Senior School ASA OPTIONS Term 2, 2024-25
Senior School ASA OPTIONS Term 2, 2024-25
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.
Please enjoy reading the options available, and make your choices using the link at the bottom. ASAs will commence Sunday 19th January.
Year 7 ASAs
Sunday
Board Games Club
Feeling board over break? Here is a chance to socialise and have fun during first break (10:10 - 10:45) on Sunday and Wednesday.
With Mrs. Abelli
Science Support for Key Stage 3
If you need academic support with Science, please attend this ASA during first break time (10:10 - 10:45). Open to all Key Stage 3 year groups.
With Mr. Sagun and Ms. Tohamy
Monday
Science Support for Key Stage 3
If you need academic support with Science, please attend this ASA during first break time (10:10 - 10:45). Open to all Key Stage 3 year groups.
With Mr. Sagun and Ms. Tohamy
BISCuit Times
Our student Newspaper (continuing from Term 1). Students will work collaboratively to produce a termly newspaper containing articles about school events, trending topics, crosswords, memes, doppelgangers and more.
- With Ms. McConnell
Spanish Academic Support Key Stages 3-5
If you need academic support with Spanish, please attend this ASA. As this is open to students in all Key Stages, please come prepared with a topic, grammatical point or skill that you would like to improve, so that you can receive personalised support.
- With Ms. McConnell
French Support for Key Stages 4 -5
Join our French after-school activity, open to KS4 and KS5 students! Dive into engaging sessions to boost your French skills, explore French culture, and prepare for your exams through games, conversation, and tailored practice.
With Mrs. Dyal
Accelerated Reader Support
Accelerated Reader support and catch up for KS3 in the Library.
With Mrs. Ward
History Support for Key Stage 3
For KS3 students who would like support with the topics covered in class, students will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, have support with their homework and preparation for upcoming assessments.
With Ms. Cheves
U13 Girls' Basketball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Girls' Athletics
With Ms. O'Dwyer
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
U13 Boys' Football
With Mr. Powley
Tuesday
Crochet Club
Join us to explore the relaxing and enjoyable art of crochet - a perfect way to unwind, sharpen your focus, and create something beautiful with your own hands!
With Mrs. Avalos
Wellbeing Student Mentoring
Wellbeing Leaders from Years 7-12 will meet with Ms. Hardy and our Counsellors Jason and Monica.
With Ms. Hardy
Senior Band
Calling all budding musicians! This is an opportunity to learn an instrument, be guided by expert teachers and play together to form a school band. You will also have the chance to play to an audience.
With Mr. Sylvia
U13 Boys' Basketball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Boys' Athletics
With Ms. O'Dwyer
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
U13 Girls' Football
With Mr. Yaqub
Wednesday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Board Games Club
Feeling board over break? Here is a chance to socialise and have fun during first break (10:10 - 10:45) on Sunday and Wednesday.
With Mrs. Abelli
Dance, Yoga, Fitness
Teen yoga and fitness to work on flexibility, release exam stress and improve endurance.
With Ms. Girardot
Couch-to-5k Programme
Ready to get active and challenge yourself? Join our Couch-to-5k programme! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve, this fun and supportive programme will help you reach your fitness goals. All you need is your PE kit, trainers, and a positive attitude! Let's do this!
With Mr. Starkie
Arabic Reading Competition
This activity aims to improve Arabic reading in the Senior School, especially Students participating in the Reading Competition.
With Mrs. Eltouny
Arabic Spelling
A chance to work on your Arabic spelling. Students will take a group of words each week and memorise them for the next class. Use of technology will be present.
With Mrs. Allam
Art Club for Key Stage 3
An opportunity for KS3 art pupils who would like to fully finish their sketchbook assignments to the highest quality. Pupils will be able to use the art studio with all the equipment and materials to progress rapidly with their art studies.
With Mr. Collis
U13 Mixed Volleyball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Netball
With Ms. Hardy and Ms. Grainger
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
Thursday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Year 8 ASAs
Sunday
Board Games Club
Feeling board over break? Here is a chance to socialise and have fun during first break time (10:10 - 10:45) on Sunday and Wednesday.
With Mrs. Abelli
Science Support for Key Stage 3
If you need academic support with Science, please attend this ASA during first break time (10:10 - 10:45). Open to all Key Stage 3 year groups.
With Mr. Sagun and Ms. Tohamy
Monday
Science Support for Key Stage 3
If you need academic support with Science, please attend this ASA during first break time (10:10 - 10:45). Open to all Key Stage 3 year groups.
With Mr. Sagun and Ms. Tohamy
BISCuit Times
Our student Newspaper (continuing from Term 1). Students will work collaboratively to produce a termly newspaper containing articles about school events, trending topics, crosswords, memes, doppelgangers and more.
- With Ms. McConnell
Spanish Academic Support Key Stages 3-5
If you need academic support with Spanish, please attend this ASA. As this is open to students in all Key Stages, please come prepared with a topic, grammatical point or skill that you would like to improve, so that you can receive personalised support.
- With Ms. McConnell
French Support for Key Stages 4 -5
Join our French after-school activity, open to KS4 and KS5 students! Dive into engaging sessions to boost your French skills, explore French culture, and prepare for your exams through games, conversation, and tailored practice.
With Mrs. Dyal
Accelerated Reader Support
Accelerated Reader support and catch up for KS3 in the Library.
With Mrs. Ward
History Support for Key Stage 3
For KS3 students who would like support with the topics covered in class, students will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, have support with their homework and preparation for upcoming assessments.
With Ms. Cheves
U13 Girls' Basketball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Girls' Athletics
With Ms. O'Dwyer
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
U13 Boys' Football
With Mr. Powley
Tuesday
Crochet Club
Join us to explore the relaxing and enjoyable art of crochet - a perfect way to unwind, sharpen your focus, and create something beautiful with your own hands!
With Mrs. Avalos
Wellbeing Student Mentoring
Wellbeing Leaders from Years 7-12 will meet with Ms. Hardy and our Counsellors Jason and Monica.
With Ms. Hardy
Times Table Support
This is an opportunity for Year 8 students to improve their times table before they start the GCSE course next academic year.
With Mr. Tariq
Senior Band
Calling all budding musicians! This is an opportunity to learn an instrument, be guided by expert teachers and play together to form a school band. You will also have the chance to play to an audience.
With Mr. Sylvia
U13 Boys' Basketball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Boys' Athletics
With Ms. O'Dwyer
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
U13 Girls' Football
With Mr. Yaqub
Wednesday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Board Games Club
Feeling board over break? Here is a chance to socialise and have fun during first break (10:10 - 10:45) on Sunday and Wednesday.
With Mrs. Abelli
Dance, Yoga, Fitness
Teen yoga and fitness to work on flexibility, release exam stress and improve endurance.
With Ms. Girardot
Couch-to-5k Programme
Ready to get active and challenge yourself? Join our Couch-to-5k programme! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve, this fun and supportive programme will help you reach your fitness goals. All you need is your PE kit, trainers, and a positive attitude! Let's do this!
With Mr. Starkie
Art Club for Key Stage 3
An opportunity for KS3 art pupils who would like to fully finish their sketchbook assignments to the highest quality. Pupils will be able to use the art studio with all the equipment and materials to progress rapidly with their art studies.
With Mr. Collis
Arabic Reading Competition
This activity aims to improve Arabic reading in the Senior School, especially Students participating in the Reading Competition.
With Mrs. Eltouny
Arabic Spelling
A chance to work on your Arabic spelling. Students will take a group of words each week and memorise them for the next class. Use of technology will be present.
With Mrs. Allam
U13 Mixed Volleyball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Netball
With Ms. Hardy and Ms. Grainger
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
Thursday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Year 9 ASAs
Sunday
Board Games Club
Feeling board over break? Here is a chance to socialise and have fun during first break (10:10 - 10:45) on Sunday and Wednesday.
With Mrs. Abelli
Science Support for Key Stage 3
If you need academic support with Science, please attend this ASA during first break time (10:10 - 10:45). Open to all Key Stage 3 year groups.
With Mr. Sagun and Ms. Tohamy
Monday
Science Support for Key Stage 3
If you need academic support with Science, please attend this ASA during first break time (10:10 - 10:45). Open to all Key Stage 3 year groups.
With Mr. Sagun and Ms. Tohamy
BISCuit Times
Our student Newspaper (continuing from Term 1). Students will work collaboratively to produce a termly newspaper containing articles about school events, trending topics, crosswords, memes, doppelgangers and more.
- With Ms. McConnell
Spanish Academic Support Key Stages 3-5
If you need academic support with Spanish, please attend this ASA. As this is open to students in all Key Stages, please come prepared with a topic, grammatical point or skill that you would like to improve, so that you can receive personalised support.
- With Ms. McConnell
French Support for Key Stages 4 -5
Join our French after-school activity, open to KS4 and KS5 students! Dive into engaging sessions to boost your French skills, explore French culture, and prepare for your exams through games, conversation, and tailored practice.
With Mrs. Dyal
Accelerated Reader Support
Accelerated Reader support and catch up for KS3 in the Library.
With Mrs. Ward
Art Club for Key Stage 3
An opportunity for KS3 art pupils who would like to fully finish their sketchbook assignments to the highest quality. Pupils will be able to use the art studio with all the equipment and materials to progress rapidly with their art studies.
With Mr. Collis
History Support for Key Stage 3
For KS3 students who would like support with the topics covered in class, students will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, have support with their homework and preparation for upcoming assessments.
With Ms. Cheves
U16 Girls' Basketball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Girls' Athletics
With Ms. O'Dwyer
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
U16 Boys' Football
With Mr. Powley
Tuesday
Crochet Club
Join us to explore the relaxing and enjoyable art of crochet - a perfect way to unwind, sharpen your focus, and create something beautiful with your own hands!
With Mrs. Avalos
Wellbeing Student Mentoring
Wellbeing Leaders from Years 7-12 will meet with Ms. Hardy and our Counsellors Jason and Monica.
With Ms. Hardy
Senior Band
Calling all budding musicians! This is an opportunity to learn an instrument, be guided by expert teachers and play together to form a school band. You will also have the chance to play to an audience.
With Mr. Sylvia
U16 Boys' Basketball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Boys' Athletics
With Ms. O'Dwyer
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
U16 Girls' Football
With Mr. Powley
Wednesday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Board Games Club
Feeling board over break? Here is a chance to socialise and have fun during first break (10:10 - 10:45) on Sunday and Wednesday.
With Mrs. Abelli
Dance, Yoga, Fitness
Teen yoga and fitness to work on flexibility, release exam stress and improve endurance.
With Ms. Girardot
Couch-to-5k Programme
Ready to get active and challenge yourself? Join our Couch-to-5k programme! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve, this fun and supportive programme will help you reach your fitness goals. All you need is your PE kit, trainers, and a positive attitude! Let's do this!
With Mr. Starkie
Arabic Reading Competition
This activity aims to improve Arabic reading in the Senior School, especially Students participating in the Reading Competition.
With Mrs. Eltouny
GCSE Arabic Exam Training
Arabic revision for Year 9 students taking GCSE.
With Mr. Adel
CREST Science Awards
A chance for students in Years 7 -13 interested in STEM disciplines to work on a practical project, chosen by themselves (but supported by teachers and student ambassadors). Students can choose their level of engagement in this. Some may want to involve themselves competitively to try to win an award or put their project on their UCAS application. Others can engage just for fun!
With Mrs. Loughton and Mr. Yahaya
U16 Mixed Volleyball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Netball
With Ms. Hardy and Ms. Grainger
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
Thursday
Physics Revision
A chance at first break (10:10 - 10:45) for Year 9 and 10 students to catch up with Physics studies and focus on particular aspects of the course.
With Mr. Starkie
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Year 10 ASAs
Sunday
Board Games Club
Feeling board over break? Here is a chance to socialise and have fun during first break (10:10 - 10:45) on Sunday and Wednesday.
With Mrs. Abelli
IGCSE Maths Revision
Year 10 and 11 Maths revision and support during second break.
With Ms. Pelham
Monday
BISCuit Times
Our student Newspaper (continuing from Term 1). Students will work collaboratively to produce a termly newspaper containing articles about school events, trending topics, crosswords, memes, doppelgangers and more.
- With Ms. McConnell
Spanish Academic Support Key Stages 3-5
If you need academic support with Spanish, please attend this ASA. As this is open to students in all Key Stages, please come prepared with a topic, grammatical point or skill that you would like to improve, so that you can receive personalised support.
- With Ms. McConnell
French Support for Key Stages 4 -5
Join our French after-school activity, open to KS4 and KS5 students! Dive into engaging sessions to boost your French skills, explore French culture, and prepare for your exams through games, conversation, and tailored practice.
With Mrs. Dyal
English Exam Text Revision for Key Stage 4
For KS4 students who want to deepen their knowledge of Macbeth, anthology poetry, and non-fiction anthology. Depending on the students in the class, activities will be adapted to ensure you're able to master the knowledge needed to excel in English GCSEs.
With Mr. Hilditch
Music Composition GCSE
An opportunity for those studying GCSE Music to have extra time to work on their compositions.
With Mr. Bracey
English Clinic for Key Stage 4
In this activity, students will consolidate their knowledge of the GCSE course, by revising the set texts, practicing analytic writing and improving their understanding of language and literary techniques.
With Ms. Barakat
Arabic History
Arabic History revision for students in Years 10 and 11.
With Mr. El Desoki
The Egyptian Landscape
Exploring and understanding geographical locations, features, and spatial relationships through the use of maps.
With Mr. Sobhy
Art Support for Key Stages 4 and 5
An opportunity for GCSE and IB students to work with support to refine and complete their practical coursework projects to the highest level. It is also an opportunity to develop work for the BSME Art Competition.
With Ms. Wheeler
Mathematics Support for Key Stage 4
This is an opportunity for pupils working towards IGCSE Maths exams to practice applying skills to exam style questions.
With Mrs. Katsaitis
Film Club
Do you love movies as an artform? Do you enjoy discussing and debating? Each week a new film will be presented with an opportunity to discuss the narrative and style of the film. A great way to relax and learn about a new art form.
With Mr. Ibrahim and Mr. Tabram
U16 Girls' Basketball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Girls' Athletics
With Ms. O'Dwyer
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
U16 Boys' Football
With Mr. Powley
Tuesday
IGCSE Maths Revision
Year 10 and 11 Maths revision and support during second break.
With Ms. Pelham
GCSE Physics Revision
A chance at second break for Year 10 and 11 students to catch up with your Physics studies and focus on particular aspects of the GCSE course.
With Mr. Starkie
Crochet Club
Join us to explore the relaxing and enjoyable art of crochet - a perfect way to unwind, sharpen your focus, and create something beautiful with your own hands!
With Mrs. Avalos
Wellbeing Student Mentoring
Wellbeing Leaders from Years 7-12 will meet with Ms. Hardy and our Counsellors Jason and Monica.
With Ms. Hardy
Senior Band
Calling all budding musicians! This is an opportunity to learn an instrument, be guided by expert teachers and play together to form a school band. You will also have the chance to play to an audience.
With Mr. Sylvia
U16 Boys' Basketball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Boys' Athletics
With Ms. O'Dwyer
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
U16 Girls' Football
With Mr. Powley
Wednesday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Board Games Club
Feeling board over break? Here is a chance to socialise and have fun during first break (10:10 - 10:45) on Sunday and Wednesday.
With Mrs. Abelli
Debates @ BISC
Discussing current events from around the world, suitable for Years 10-12. Students will see debate topics in advance so they can research their topics before debating with other participants.
With Mr. Gurung
GCSE Computer Science Exam Preparation
This ASA will focus on preparing you for the GCSE exam. We will be revising the theory and going through recent past papers tackling challenging questions.
With Mr. Miah
Dance, Yoga, Fitness
Teen yoga and fitness to work on flexibility, release exam stress and improve endurance.
With Ms. Girardot
The People's Digest
The People's Digest (TPD) is an inclusive publication that will explore topics and issues of interest and relevance to the BISC community. TPD's mission is to cover these from diverse perspectives: that of students, faculty, staff, and parents. Students interested in journalism and graphic design are encouraged to join this ASA.
With Ms. Coughlin and Ms. Taylor
Couch-to-5k Programme
Ready to get active and challenge yourself? Join our Couch-to-5k programme! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve, this fun and supportive programme will help you reach your fitness goals. All you need is your PE kit, trainers, and a positive attitude! Let's do this!
With Mr. Starkie
Arabic Reading Competition
This activity aims to improve Arabic reading in the Senior School, especially Students participating in the Reading Competition.
With Mrs. Eltouny
CREST Science Awards
A chance for students in Years 7 -13 interested in STEM disciplines to work on a practical project, chosen by themselves (but supported by teachers and student ambassadors). Students can choose their level of engagement in this. Some may want to involve themselves competitively to try to win an award or put their project on their UCAS application. Others can engage just for fun!
With Mrs. Loughton and Mr. Yahaya
U16 Mixed Volleyball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Netball
With Ms. Hardy and Ms. Grainger
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
Thursday
Physics Revision
A chance at first break (10:10 - 10:45) for Year 9 and 10 students to catch up with Physics studies and focus on particular aspects of the course.
With Mr. Starkie
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Year 11 ASAs
Sunday
IGCSE Maths Revision
Year 10 and 11 Maths revision and support during second break.
With Ms. Pelham
Monday
BISCuit Times
Our student Newspaper (continuing from Term 1). Students will work collaboratively to produce a termly newspaper containing articles about school events, trending topics, crosswords, memes, doppelgangers and more.
- With Ms. McConnell
Spanish Academic Support Key Stages 3-5
If you need academic support with Spanish, please attend this ASA. As this is open to students in all Key Stages, please come prepared with a topic, grammatical point or skill that you would like to improve, so that you can receive personalised support.
- With Ms. McConnell
French Support for Key Stages 4 -5
Join our French after-school activity, open to KS4 and KS5 students! Dive into engaging sessions to boost your French skills, explore French culture, and prepare for your exams through games, conversation, and tailored practice.
With Mrs. Dyal
English Exam Text Revision for Key Stage 4
For KS4 students who want to deepen their knowledge of Macbeth, anthology poetry, and non-fiction anthology. Depending on the students in the class, activities will be adapted to ensure you're able to master the knowledge needed to excel in English GCSEs.
With Mr. Hilditch
Music Composition GCSE
An opportunity for those studying GCSE Music to have extra time to work on their compositions.
With Mr. Bracey
English Clinic for Key Stage 4
In this activity, students will consolidate their knowledge of the GCSE course, by revising the set texts, practicing analytic writing and improving their understanding of language and literary techniques.
With Ms. Barakat
Arabic History
Arabic History revision for students in Years 10 and 11.
With Mr. El Desoki
The Egyptian Landscape
Exploring and understanding geographical locations, features, and spatial relationships through the use of maps.
With Mr. Sobhy
Art Support for Key Stages 4 and 5
An opportunity for GCSE and IB students to work with support to refine and complete their practical coursework projects to the highest level. It is also an opportunity to develop work for the BSME Art Competition.
With Ms. Wheeler
Mathematics Support for Key Stage 4
This is an opportunity for pupils working towards IGCSE Maths exams to practice applying skills to exam style questions.
With Mrs. Katsaitis
Geography IGCSE Support
This is an opportunity for IGCSE Geography students to develop their geographical knowledge and skills ahead of the upcoming examinations. We will also revise course content within these lessons and complete practice of longer answer questions.
With Mr. Farrell
Film Club
Do you love movies as an artform? Do you enjoy discussing and debating? Each week a new film will be presented with an opportunity to discuss the narrative and style of the film. A great way to relax and learn about a new art form.
With Mr. Ibrahim and Mr. Tabram
U16 Girls' Basketball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Girls' Athletics
With Ms. O'Dwyer
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
U16 Boys' Football
With Mr. Powley
Tuesday
IGCSE Maths Revision
Year 10 and 11 Maths revision and support during second break.
With Ms. Pelham
GCSE Physics Revision
A chance at second break for Year 10 and 11 students to catch up with your Physics studies and focus on particular aspects of the GCSE course.
With Mr. Starkie
GCSE English Coursework
Year 11 only - come along to get support on how to improve your coursework.
With Ms. Quinn
Crochet Club
Join us to explore the relaxing and enjoyable art of crochet - a perfect way to unwind, sharpen your focus, and create something beautiful with your own hands!
With Mrs. Avalos
Wellbeing Student Mentoring
Wellbeing Leaders from Years 7-12 will meet with Ms. Hardy and our Counsellors Jason and Monica.
With Ms. Hardy
GCSE History Coursework
Year 11 only; come along to get support on how to improve your coursework.
With Mr. Walsh
Senior Band
Calling all budding musicians! This is an opportunity to learn an instrument, be guided by expert teachers and play together to form a school band. You will also have the chance to play to an audience.
With Mr. Sylvia
GCSE Biology Revision
Revision of GCSE Biology for those achieving below 6, to improve their grasp of key concepts in Biology.
With Ms. Basar
U16 Boys' Basketball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Boys' Athletics
With Ms. O'Dwyer
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
U16 Girls' Football
With Mr. Powley
Wednesday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Debates @ BISC
Discussing current events from around the world, suitable for Years 10-12. Students will see debate topics in advance so they can research their topics before debating with other participants.
With Mr. Gurung
GCSE Computer Science Exam Preparation
This ASA will focus on preparing you for the GCSE exam. We will be revising the theory and going through recent past papers tackling challenging questions.
With Mr. Miah
Dance, Yoga, Fitness
Teen yoga and fitness to work on flexibility, release exam stress and improve endurance.
With Ms. Girardot
The People's Digest
The People's Digest (TPD) is an inclusive publication that will explore topics and issues of interest and relevance to the BISC community. TPD's mission is to cover these from diverse perspectives: that of students, faculty, staff, and parents. Students interested in journalism and graphic design are encouraged to join this ASA.
With Ms. Coughlin and Ms. Taylor
Arabic Language
An activity that aims to enable Year 11 students to pass exams in the Arabic language by supporting interactive activities that support this academic framework.
With Mr. Darwish
Couch-to-5k Programme
Ready to get active and challenge yourself? Join our Couch-to-5k programme! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve, this fun and supportive programme will help you reach your fitness goals. All you need is your PE kit, trainers, and a positive attitude! Let's do this!
With Mr. Starkie
Arabic Reading Competition
This activity aims to improve Arabic reading in the Senior School, especially Students participating in the Reading Competition.
With Mrs. Eltouny
CREST Science Awards
A chance for students in Years 7 -13 interested in STEM disciplines to work on a practical project, chosen by themselves (but supported by teachers and student ambassadors). Students can choose their level of engagement in this. Some may want to involve themselves competitively to try to win an award or put their project on their UCAS application. Others can engage just for fun!
With Mrs. Loughton and Mr. Yahaya
U16 Mixed Volleyball
With BISC Coaches
Senior Mixed Swimming
With Mr. Roberts
Thursday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Year 12 ASAs
Monday
BISCuit Times
Our student Newspaper (continuing from Term 1). Students will work collaboratively to produce a termly newspaper containing articles about school events, trending topics, crosswords, memes, doppelgangers and more.
- With Ms. McConnell
INJAZ and Trading Society
Injaz is a national and international level business simulation competition with students working in teams with mentors and coming up with a product idea, writing business plans and pitching their proposals to a panel of well-known entrepreneurs. Teams are expected to complete a set of business tasks and usually meet once a week.
With Mr. Gurung Mrs. Shahi and Mr. Alleyne-Jones
Art Support for Key Stages 4 and 5
An opportunity for GCSE and IB students to work with support to refine and complete their practical coursework projects to the highest level. It is also an opportunity to develop work for the BSME Art Competition.
With Ms. Wheeler
DP Geography Skills
This ASA will be dedicated to developing and refining a range of DP Geography skills. Sessions will focus on exam practice; revision of course content; geographic skills and research skills (to develop all stages of the research process for both internal assessments and extended essays)
With Ms. Sangala
Film Club
Do you love movies as an artform? Do you enjoy discussing and debating? Each week a new film will be presented with an opportunity to discuss the narrative and style of the film. A great way to relax and learn about a new art form.
With Mr. Ibrahim and Mr. Tabram
Extended Essay Clinic
This is an opportunity to refine your RQ (enhancing your chances of getting your first choice subject improved) and then a quiet space to work on your research with an EE examiner available to give advice & support.
With Ms. Smith
U19 Boys' Football
With Mr. Yousry
Tuesday
CAS Support Sessions
Support for keeping students up to date with Managebac and activities.
With Mr. Hamid
Crochet Club
Join us to explore the relaxing and enjoyable art of crochet - a perfect way to unwind, sharpen your focus, and create something beautiful with your own hands!
With Mrs. Avalos
Wellbeing Student Mentoring
Wellbeing Leaders from Years 7-12 will meet with Ms. Hardy and our Counsellors Jason and Monica.
With Ms. Hardy
Arabic B Support for Key Stage 5
With Mrs. Nimer
Senior Band
Calling all budding musicians! This is an opportunity to learn an instrument, be guided by expert teachers and play together to form a school band. You will also have the chance to play to an audience.
With Mr. Sylvia
U19 Girls' Football
With Mr. Yousry
Wednesday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Debates @ BISC
Discussing current events from around the world, suitable for Years 10-12. Students will see debate topics in advance so they can research their topics before debating with other participants.
With Mr. Gurung
Dance, Yoga, Fitness
Teen yoga and fitness to work on flexibility, release exam stress and improve endurance.
With Ms. Girardot
The People's Digest
The People's Digest (TPD) is an inclusive publication that will explore topics and issues of interest and relevance to the BISC community. TPD's mission is to cover these from diverse perspectives: that of students, faculty, staff, and parents. Students interested in journalism and graphic design are encouraged to join this ASA.
With Ms. Coughlin and Ms. Taylor
Couch-to-5k Programme
Ready to get active and challenge yourself? Join our Couch-to-5k programme! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve, this fun and supportive programme will help you reach your fitness goals. All you need is your PE kit, trainers, and a positive attitude! Let's do this!
With Mr. Starkie
Arabic Reading Competition
This activity aims to improve Arabic reading in the Senior School, especially Students participating in the Reading Competition.
With Mrs. Eltouny
CREST Science Awards
A chance for students in Years 7 -13 interested in STEM disciplines to work on a practical project, chosen by themselves (but supported by teachers and student ambassadors). Students can choose their level of engagement in this. Some may want to involve themselves competitively to try to win an award or put their project on their UCAS application. Others can engage just for fun!
With Mrs. Loughton and Mr. Yahaya
IB Computer Science IA and Past Papers
This ASA will focus on preparing you for the IBDP Computer Science exam and IA. We will be revising the theory and going through recent past papers tackling challenging questions and ensure that your IA is at the top level.
With Mr. Roommee
U19 Mixed Football
With Mr. Yousry
Thursday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Year 13 ASAs
Monday
BISCuit Times
Our student Newspaper (continuing from Term 1). Students will work collaboratively to produce a termly newspaper containing articles about school events, trending topics, crosswords, memes, doppelgangers and more.
- With Ms. McConnell
History and Global Politics
An opportunity to revise and get help in preparation for the Yr 13 Global Politics and History IB exams.
With Mr. Ashfield
INJAZ and Trading Society
Injaz is a national and international level business simulation competition with students working in teams with mentors and coming up with a product idea, writing business plans and pitching their proposals to a panel of well-known entrepreneurs. Teams are expected to complete a set of business tasks and usually meet once a week.
With Mr. Gurung Mrs. Shahi and Mr. Alleyne-Jones
Art Support for Key Stages 4 and 5
An opportunity for GCSE and IB students to work with support to refine and complete their practical coursework projects to the highest level. It is also an opportunity to develop work for the BSME Art Competition.
With Ms. Wheeler
DP Geography Skills
This ASA will be dedicated to developing and refining a range of DP Geography skills. Sessions will focus on exam practice; revision of course content; geographic skills and research skills (to develop all stages of the research process for both internal assessments and extended essays)
With Ms. Sangala
Film Club
Do you love movies as an artform? Do you enjoy discussing and debating? Each week a new film will be presented with an opportunity to discuss the narrative and style of the film. A great way to relax and learn about a new art form.
With Mr. Ibrahim and Mr. Tabram
U19 Boys' Football
With Mr. Yousry
Tuesday
Crochet Club
Join us to explore the relaxing and enjoyable art of crochet - a perfect way to unwind, sharpen your focus, and create something beautiful with your own hands!
With Mrs. Avalos
Arabic B Support for Key Stage 5
With Mrs. Nimer
IB Physics Support
Year 13 examination preparation and revision for their final papers in April 2025. Students will engage with questions from a variety of IB resources. As this is the first year of assessments for the new HL and SL Physics syllabus, students will face a novel set of challenges which we will tackle in this ASA. Students will also focus on solving specimen papers.
With Mr. Kuszynski
Senior Band
Calling all budding musicians! This is an opportunity to learn an instrument, be guided by expert teachers and play together to form a school band. You will also have the chance to play to an audience.
With Mr. Sylvia
U19 Girls' Football
With Mr. Yousry
Wednesday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Year 13 Economics
An opportunity to revise and get help in preparation for the Year 13 Economics exams.
With Mr. Gurung
Dance, Yoga, Fitness
Teen yoga and fitness to work on flexibility, release exam stress and improve endurance.
With Ms. Girardot
Couch-to-5k Programme
Ready to get active and challenge yourself? Join our Couch-to-5k programme! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve, this fun and supportive programme will help you reach your fitness goals. All you need is your PE kit, trainers, and a positive attitude! Let's do this!
With Mr. Starkie
Arabic Reading Competition
This activity aims to improve Arabic reading in the Senior School, especially Students participating in the Reading Competition.
With Mrs. Eltouny
CREST Science Awards
A chance for students in Years 7 -13 interested in STEM disciplines to work on a practical project, chosen by themselves (but supported by teachers and student ambassadors). Students can choose their level of engagement in this. Some may want to involve themselves competitively to try to win an award or put their project on their UCAS application. Others can engage just for fun!
With Mrs. Loughton and Mr. Yahaya
IB Computer Science IA and Past Papers
This ASA will focus on preparing you for the IBDP Computer Science exam and IA. We will be revising the theory and going through recent past papers tackling challenging questions and ensure that your IA is at the top level.
With Mr. Roommee
U19 Mixed Football
With Mr. Yousry
Thursday
Chess Club
In this activity during first break time (10:10 - 10:45), students will learn how to play chess and be able to play against each other.
With Mr. Farooq
Make Your ASA Choices
Please use the link to the Parent Portal on Engage below to enter your choices.
- Parent Portal Opens: Friday 10th January at 12:00
- Parent Portal Closes: Thursday 16th January at 12:00
- ASAs start: Sunday 19th January
- ASAs end:
- Thursday 27th February for Years 7-10 and Year 12, due to Ramadan
- Thursday 27th March for Years 11 and 13
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.
Invitation-only ASAs
There are a small number of invitation-only ASAs this term, tailored to provide further support for pupils who will benefit from it the most. Parents and pupils have been notified via email if they are invited to attend these ASAs.
Any Questions?
Please contact Eman Gamal (eman.gamal@bisc.edu.eg) if you have any issues accessing the Engage Parent Portal.
If you have questions/concerns regarding ASAs, please contact Janie Wheeler janie,wheeler@bisc.edu.eg or Moushira Issa (moushira.issa@bisc.edu.eg).
Final reminder: the link for making your choices will be open on Friday 10th January at 12:00.