CCA Booklet 2023- 2024 (Term 1)

CONTENTS

Introduction ………………………………………………………….3

Contact details…………………………………………….…………4

The Minerva Enrichment Programme:

A Beacon of Enhanced Learning ........…………………….5

Purpose of the CCA Programme……………………….…...6

Foundation stage CCAs…………….…………………………...8-9

Year 1 & 2 CCAs………………………………………………….…10-16

Year 3 & 4 CCAs………………………….…………………………17-25

Year 5 & 6 CCAs……………….……………………………………26-34

Year 7 - 13

CCAs……………………………………….…………..35-47

CCA Bus Service & Schoolsbuddy………………………….48

External Providers………………………………………………...49

Welcome from the Director of Co-Curricular Activities & Sport

At Amity, we're dedicated to enhancing holistic student development through our co-curricular program. Our refined approach, supported by our new CCA policy, recognizes exceptional dedication and values essential soft skills that extend beyond conventional curriculum-based activities.

Beyond classrooms, Amity provides a comprehensive education nurturing competencies like creativity, inquiry, leadership, and critical thinking. Co-curricular activities play a pivotal role in this, expanding horizons and cultivating these vital skills.

We go beyond passive engagement, empowering students with skills and confidence. Every student is encouraged and expected to participate actively, understanding the integral role of co-curricular activities in their growth journey.

Our program features a unique dual focus: Lower and Upper Primary students explore, while secondary students build portfolios. This equips them with essential 21st Century skills for success.

Enjoy and give of your very best!

Matthew Miller Director of Co-Curricular Activities & Sport

CONTACT DETAILS

Miller Director of Co-Curricular Activities & Sport

mmiller@amityabudhabi.ae

clubs@amityabudhabi.ae

Instagram: @AmityAbuDhabi

Further information on each of the activities can also be found on:

Matthew

Yuna Yi Co-Curricular Administrator

The Minerva Enrichment Programme: A Beacon of Enhanced Learning

Amity's Minerva Enrichment Programme embodies transformative education, fostering a passion for lifelong learning from Lower Primary to Secondary. By integrating advanced concepts and tailored Co-Curricular Activities, it nurtures curiosity and advanced thinking. The seamless link from Lower Primary through to Upper Primary and secondary is essential for the programme and we hope to see many pupils engage with this outstanding programme.

Marquee events celebrate student excellence, while the trinity of oracy, creativity, and inquiry shapes the program's core.

Open to all students, Minerva accepts Secondary applications from September 2nd to October 6th, 2023. It's not just a curriculum but a philosophy guiding Amity students to academic excellence and intellectual growth.

Throughout this booklet you will notice numerous clubs identified as ‘Minerva”. These targeted extension sessions are open to all and drive the passion for learning to the furthest and enhance pupils intellectual and holistic capabilities.

If you would like further information regarding Minerva, please email Mrs Morgan Whitfield at mwhitfield@amityabudhabi.ae

PURPOSE OF THE CCA PROGRAMME

Lower Primary & Upper Primary – Exploration – Pupils are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities that enable skill development, inquiry and discovery.

Secondary – Portfolio – allowing students to demonstrate a developed skill or produce a completed project over the course of the term, enabling them to build a portfolio or achievements and experiences.

Rewards System and Celebration

The CCA programme will form part of the rewards system at Amity, in particular, for Upper Primary and Secondary. This will be rewarded through commitment and achievement. Achievement will come in many forms and that does not mean winning a football match or spelling bee. It may mean producing a worthwhile article during creative writing that can be displayed to pupils and parents. The rewards system will follow the following categories (as highlighted in the booklet)

-Creativity Awards

-Inquiry and Research Awards

-Citizenship and Sustainability Awards

-Leadership and Service Awards

-Sports Awards

-Cultural and Heritage Awards

Dear Parents,

We are delighted to launch our Co-Curricular Activities programme, for Term 1 of the new academic year. There will be a wide range of CCAs available, with a new sign-up taking place at the beginning of each term.

CCAs will largely take place at lunch and after school, although some invite only activities will be available before school. The CCA bus service will continue with a 'near to' drop off point operated. The collection point will continue to be the main field/ running track at 16.15.

Term 1 CCAs:

Year Groups

FS1 (Nursery)

Sign-up Arrangements

FS1 will not take part in CCAs during Term 1. They will, however, have the opportunity to join the programme in Term 2.

FS2 (Reception)

FS2 will have the opportunity to join a range of paid CCAs on Mondays and Wednesdays. This is optional, and those who choose not to join a CCA will participate in ‘Play to Learn’ activities with their class teacher.

If you experience any difficulties using SchoolsBuddy, please use the ‘Support’ section in the top right corner of the screen. If you require further assistance however, please contact clubs@amityabudhabi.ae.

Year 1 & 2

Year 3 to Year 6

Year 7 to Year 13

CCAs for Year 1 & 2 will take place during the school day, on Tuesdays and Thursdays (13.40 to 14.40). Parents will be required to sign-up their children using SchoolsBuddy.

CCAs will take place daily at lunch and after school. Parents will be required to sign-up their children using SchoolsBuddy.

CCAs will take place daily at lunch and after school. Pupils and/or parents can sign-up using SchoolsBuddy.

In order to ensure the sign-up process is fair, we will not be operating a first come, first served system. The sign-up will be open between the times listed below and it will be preference based. This means that you can select up to three CCAs per time slot, per day, and the SchoolsBuddy algorithm will randomly allocate places. If your child is unsuccessful with their first choice, they will hopefully receive their second or third option.

Monday 4th September: Sign-up opens at 18.00. You will not be able to see the available CCAs in SchoolsBuddy until this time.

Thursday 7th September: Sign-up closes at 18.00.

Saturday 9th September: You will receive an email by 18.00 with the final allocations. This will inform you of the CCAs in which your child was ALLOCATED, and those where they were NOT ALLOCATED.

SchoolsBuddy Login

Kind regards,

Matthew Miller Director of Co-Curricular

Activities & Sports

Monday, 11th September: CCAs begin. 7

FOUNDATION STAGE CCAs

FOUNDATION STAGE CCAs

Term 1 (11th September to 8th December)

 In Term 1, FS1 will not take part in CCAs, as they settle into new routines. They will, however, have the opportunity to join the programme in Term 2.

 FS2 will have the opportunity to join paid CCAs on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 13.40 to 14.40. This is optional, and those who choose not to join a CCA will participate in ‘Play to Learn’ activities with their class teacher.

 The cost of the paid CCAs below are based on 12 sessions throughout the term.

YEAR 1 & 2 CCAs

Monday & Wednesday (13.40 – 14.40)

YEAR 1 & 2 CCAs

Term 1 (11th September to 8th December)

 In Year 1 & 2, there are a range of free activities led by the Amity class teachers. There will also be some paid activities with specialist external providers. These CCAs will take place during the school day on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 13.40 to 14.40.

 You must ensure to sign-up your child for these activities. If you do not sign-up, the children will be allocated a place in those free activities where there is space. This is a great opportunity for pupils to make new friends within the wider key stage.

 The options are listed below, but you need to sign-up using SchoolsBuddy.

*Engineering

*ISM Football Academy Training

Works towards developing your child’s coordination and appreciation of music, using lots of imagination whilst they dance alongside their classmates. Classes will follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus, and are conducted by professionally qualified teachers who are fully affiliated with RAD London.

Technology is our present and future. Pupils will learn essential programming and robotics skills which can be transferred into solutions for real world applications.​

Specialist football lessons led by external professionals, ISM Football Academy.

Swimming Squad (Minerva) (Invite Only)

Children (upon selection) will improve on their swimming skills. They will e xplore the four swimming strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle).​

Ball Skills

Physical Literacy

A club which practises a different ball game each week. These activities will help to build hand-eye coordination, gross and fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and they will even help to develop language and social skills. 13.40 – 14.40

Fun Sports related activities which encourage pupils to develop fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, catching and throwing

YEAR 1 & 2 CCAs

Term 1 (11th September to 8th December)

Maths Puzzle Club (Minerva) Puzzle club – including Sudoku, and other maths problem solving activities

Chess Club (Minerva)

Coding for Kids (Tynker App)

TUESDAY

Super Snacks

Creative Writing (Minerva)

Develop your chess playing skills by learning the basic rules of the game and applying them to play matches with other children!

Have you ever wondered how your favourite video game was made? Pupils will learn the basics of coding through a fun and interactive platform.

Children will use a variety of skills such as mixing, chopping and measuring to design and prepare healthy no-bake snacks. This will allow children to develop fine motor skills and key life skills that can be used at home. Please note Parents will be required to supply some ingredients for the recipes but we will try to keep this to a minimum.

Pupils will have the opportunity to develop their imagination as they come up with their own ideas for characters, settings with visual resources used to support them.

13.40 – 14.40 Free

13.40 – 14.40 Free

13.40 – 14.40 Free

13.40 – 14.40 Free

13.40 – 14.40 Free

Film Making (Stop Motion Films)

Children will produce stop motion animations to create their own narratives. They will use photography to capture small movements with everyday objects frame by frame.

13.40 – 14.40 Free Drama Club

Pupils will play different roles and use their imaginations as they work towards a lower school production

13.40 – 14.40 Free

Arabic Spelling Bee Club (Non- Native)

During the Arabic Spelling Bee Club, the children will learn to spell a broad selection of words (High-Frequency Words/ Sight Words) which will help them to improve their creative writing in the future.

13.40 – 14.40 Free

Famous Artists Around the World

Travel the globe meeting different artists as we go. We will then use these artists as inspiration to draw upon to create our own masterpieces.

13.40 – 14.40 Free

YEAR 1 & 2 CCAs

Term 1 (11th September to 8th December)

* Primary Ballet (Year 2)

Works towards developing your child’s coordination and appreciation of music, using lots of imagination whilst they dance alongside their classmates. Classes will follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus, and are conducted by professionally qualified teachers who are fully affiliated with RAD London.

THURSDAY

*Karate – Evolve Sports & Martial Art Specialist karate lessons led by external professionals, Evolve Sports.

Learner Swimming (Open to All)

Children will be introduced to two (freestyle and backstroke) of the 4 main swimming strokes. They will be given the opportunity to explore how their body moves in the water and gain confidence in swimming underwater.

Ball Skills

Sewing Club

A club which practises a different ball game each week. These activities will help to build hand-eye coordination, gross and fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and they will even help to develop language and social skills.

Learning and sewing simple stitches such as running stitch and cross stich to create a bookmark or similar.

13.40 – 14.40 Free

13.40 – 14.40 Free

Term 1 (11th September to 8th December)

Pro Football Skills (Minerva)

Led by our class teachers, pupils will learn football skills and play in recreational games

THURSDAY

Wellbeing Warriors

Introducing the ‘Well-Being Warriors!’ This CCA will help children understand what is good for us and why. We will focus on what foods help our bodies grow, why types of movement helps us to have strong bodies and how we can look out for others. We will also learn why it is important to look after our own wellbeing and learn strategies to do this.

13.40 – 14.40 Free

Sustainability Stars!

Have you wondered what you can do to make the world a little healthier? Eco warriors will raise awareness about sustainability and encourage everyone throughout the school to recycle. The children will learn effective strategies they can use to make environmentally friendly choices during their daily lives - and how they can teach others to also make these choices!

13.40 – 14.40 Free

Debate Club

Using Our recycling

All About Animals​

A fun way to develop oracy skills. Using a range of activities to help pupils with their critical thinking and confident communication whilst also informing pupils of the world around them

Does what it says on the tin! Using our own recycling pupils will learn how to utilise recycling and make items of use and arts of work

If you love animals, this is the club for you. Learn all about different anim als from around the world.​

13.40 – 14.40​ Free​

Arabic Chant Club

This activity is for those seeking to improve the quality of their Arabic written work for language and literature specifically. The focus is on creative work and the use of more complex vocabulary and structures.

13.40 – 14.40 Free

13.40 – 14.40 Free

13.40 – 14.40 Free​

13.40 – 14.40 Free

YEAR 1 & 2 CCAs

Term 1 (11th September to 8th December)

Drawing Skills

THURSDAY

This CCA will give children the opportunity to be exposed to the 5 basic drawing skills and understand how to apply them to their drawings.

Drawing Skills (Minerva) Pupils will look to challenge themselves with new techniques and methods to develop their own art

Arabic Spelling Bee Club (Native)

During the Arabic Spelling Bee Club, the children will learn to spell a broad selection of words (High-Frequency Words/ Sight Words) which will help them to improve their creative writing in the future.

13.40 – 14.40 Free

13.40 – 14.40 Free

13.40 – 14.40 Free

Storytelling & Role Play

This CCA focuses on those pupils with English as an additional language by developing confidence to read and read aloud within a supporting group situation

13.40 – 14.40 Free

YEAR 1 & 2 CCAs

Term 1 (11th September to 8th December)

*Football

* Football (Girls Only)

Pupils will have the opportunity to work with professional football coaches to develop their skills and gameplay. Led by ISM Football Academy staff

Pupils will have the opportunity to work with professional football coaches to develop their skills and gameplay. Led by ISM Football Academy staff

*Tennis

*Basketball

Pupils will have the opportunity to develop their tennis skills, led by professional tennis coaches from ISM Sports

Pupils will have the opportunity to improve their basketball skills and gameplay. Led by professional basketball coaches from ISM Sport 12.15-13.15

Sports

YEAR 3 & 4 CCAs

YEAR 3 & 4 CCAs

Lunchtime (11.50 – 12.20)

 Pupils in Year 3 & 4 have a number of activity options which they can choose from. These CCAs will take place at lunch (11.50 to 12.20) and after school (15.15 to 16.15).

 The options are listed below, but you need to sign-up using SchoolsBuddy.

Keyboard Club

Junior DofE (DofE Passport)

MONDAY

Creative Writing (Minerva)

This CCA is for students in Year 3 and Year 4 who want to develop their piano and keyboard skills. Students will be able to practice independently with the guidance of Miss Kathryn. This CCA is ideal for students who already take piano lessons and want to develop their skills.

A programme in which pupils will learn the skills essential to the Duke of Edinburgh programme such as team-work, communication and problem solving. Pupils will apply these in everyday settings to tick off their Passport Skills!

Pupils will develop their creative writing skills around a range of exciting topics.

11.50 – 12.20 Free Creativity

Conversation Club (Invite Only)

For children new to English this CCA will enable pupils to use their home language alongside English to develop their language skills and celebrate their culture

11.50 – 12.20 Free Leadership and Service

11.50 – 12.20 Free Creativity

Introduction to Islam

Begin with the basics, introducing students to the core beliefs, practices, and history of Islam. This can include discussions on the Five Pillars of Islam, the life of the Prophet, and the significance of the Quran.

11.50 – 12.20 Free Inquiry and Research

11.50 – 12.20 Free Cultural and Heritage

YEAR 3 & 4 CCAs

Lunchtime (11.50 – 12.20)

DAY ACTIVITY CCA DESCRIPTION TIME COST

Basketball (Recreational)

TUESDAY

Introduction to Islam

Readers Theatre – Improving Reading Skills and Confidence

Pupils will have the opportunity to play mixed games and improve their match intelligence

Pupils will learn the values of Islam and be introduced to the amazing culture and heritage involved

11.50 – 12.20 Free Sports

WEDNESDAY

Reading Club

In Reader's Theatre, students will "perform" by reading scripts created from books or stories. It combines reading practice and performance, and the goal is to enhance pupils’ reading skills and confidence by having them practice reading with a purpose. Reader's Theatre motivates reluctant readers and provides fluent readers the opportunity to explore genre and characterization.

11.50 – 12.20 Free Cultural and Heritage

Islamic Books

Poetry Performance

Pupils will have the opportunity to access our incredible library of books. Pupils will be encouraged to read and build upon their literacy skills.

Select and read relevant Islamic books. Pupils will discuss themes, characters and messages portrayed within the book.

11.50 – 12.20 Free Inquiry and Research

Pupils will explore a wide variety of poems and develop their intonation and expression skills while performing.

11.50 – 12.20 Free Inquiry and Research

11.50 – 12.20 Free Cultural and Heritage

11.50 – 12.20 Free Creativity

Looking Through Time –Historical Studies and Research

Pupils will have the opportunity to research some of the most fascinating events in history. Pupils will be challenged to discuss these events with other members of the club

11.50 – 12.20 Free Inquiry and Research

THURSDAY

Cultures of the World

To learn about different cultures around the world.. An exciting programme delving into Japanese art forms making origami as well as many other cultural delights from around the world

11.50 – 12.20 Free

Cultural and Heritage

Library Champions

Library Champions get to learn all the tricks of a librarian! You’ll receive training in the library shelving system and be able to help put away books; you’ll assist in repairing books, cataloguing new books and help with library initiatives. The best part of it is you’ll be part of the AIS Library Community and receive house points for your hard work!

11.50 – 12.20 Free Inquiry and Research

Arabic Reading (Native) Reading a number of different genres of Arabic books

11.50 – 12.20 Free

Cultural and Heritage

YEAR 3 & 4 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15)

YEAR 3 & 4 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15)

*Karate (Years 3-6) Specialist karate lessons led by external professionals, Evolve Sport, Martial Arts

*Multi-Activity WatersportsKayaking/Paddleboarding/Saili

MONDAY

will develop their skills in a range of water-based activities including kayaking/paddle boarding and sailing.

TUESDAY

U9 Touch Rugby (Year 3 & 4 Boys) Pupils will develop their rugby skills and have the opportunity to play in competitive games

Swimming

An additional opportunity to develop your technique and endurance in swimming.

U9 Football (Girls) Pupils will develop their football skills and have the opportunity to play in competitive games.

*Ballet – Level 3 & 4

* Tech Explorers Club: From Player to Creator

Ballet Classes work towards developing your child’s co-ordination and appreciation of music, using lots of imagination whilst they dance. Classes will follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Syllabus, and are conducted by professionally qualified teachers from Turning Pointe Dance.

This Tech After School Club is where fun meets learning and imagination turns into creation. Leveraging popular platforms like Roblox and Minecraft, this program is a thrilling introduction to game design, where students enhance their teamwork, problemsolving, and creative skills. It's not just a gaming club - it's a stepping stone to the captivating world of digital design and innovation.

Water Colour Art

The children learn different brush and painting techniques to fit with the medium of water colour. The children will be working towards an end of term water colour art display.

YEAR 3 & 4 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15)

DAY ACTIVITY

CCA DESCRIPTION

Artistic Freedom Child led art projects which enable the creative juices to flow and pupils produce their own works of art

TIME COST Category

15.15 – 16.15 Free Creativity

WEDNESDAY

Football (Boys)

Pupils will improve their football skills and have the opportunity to play in competitive games

15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

Netball (Girls)

Pupils will improve their Netball skills and have the opportunity to play in competitive games

15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

Storybook Art

Collage Club (Invite Only)

Explore Your WorldGeographic Studies and Research (Minerva)

Arabic Writing (Native)

Pupils will read a story and make a piece of art work linked to the story using different techniques and mediums helping to develop their literacy skills as well as drawing and sketching

Children will make collages inspired by works of art using recycled materials. They will work collaboratively to use their skills to create a final class collage.

Pupils will develop their geographical knowledge and understanding of the world. Culminating in a project that enables them to demonstrate their own knowledge

Arabic Writing for native student to be fluent in Arabic writing Skills

15.15 – 16.15 Free Creativity

15.15 – 16.15 Free Creativity Sustainability

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and research

15.15 – 16.15 Free Cultural and Heritage

YEAR 3 & 4 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15)

Multi-Activity WatersportsKayaking/Paddleboarding/Sailing (Begins W/C 25th September)

Pupils will develop their skills in a range of water-based activities including kayaking/paddle boarding and sailing.

15.15 – 16.15

THURSDAY

Quiz Club (Minerva)

This CCA provides students with the opportunity to develop and share their knowledge of the world through fun and engaging general knowledge quizzes and games.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

Swimming

An additional opportunity to develop your technique and endurance in swimming.

*Tennis Pupils will have the opportunity to develop their tennis skills, led by professional tennis coaches from ISM Sports

Wellbeing Warriors- Leaders for Student Wellbeing

Pupils will learn about positive wellbeing and how to implement this across their year group. Pupils will work together to develop a wellbeing week for the pupils within their year group

15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

15.15 – 16.15

15.15 – 16.15 Free Citizenship and Sustainability Leadership

First Lego League Explorer Robotics Competition (Year 4)

A team of pupils will focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design and code and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by a LEGO Education robot.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and research

YEAR 3 & 4 CCAs

Friday Activities (12.15 – 13.15)

*Gymnastics Specialist gymnastics lessons led by external professionals, JSA.

Sports *Football

will have the opportunity to work with professional football coaches to develop their skills and gameplay. Led by ISM Football Academy staff

* Football (Girls Only)

Pupils will have the opportunity to work with professional football coaches to develop their skills and gameplay. Led by ISM Football Academy staff

*Tennis Pupils will have the opportunity to develop their tennis skills, led by professional tennis coaches from ISM Sports

Sports *Basketball Pupils will have the opportunity to improve their basketball skills and gameplay. Led by professional basketball coaches from ISM Sport

YEAR 5 & 6 CCAs

YEAR 5 & 6 CCAs –

Lunchtime

(12.25 – 12.55)

 Pupils in Year 5 & 6 have a number of activity options which they can choose from. These CCAs will take place at lunch (12.25 to 12 55) and after school (15.15 to 16.15).

 The options are listed below, but you need to sign-up using SchoolsBuddy.

Basketball (Recreational)

Pupils will develop their basketball skills and have the opportunity to play in recreational, competitive games.

12.25 – 12.55 Free Sports

Recycled Art

Developing Key Research Skills to Inform Learning

Use litter to create art. A fantastic way to teach pupils about sustainability and more importantly develop their creative minds

Pupils will develop key research and presentations skills such as focus, triangulation, identifying reliable sources and bibliography

12.25 – 12.55 Free Creativity

12.25 – 12.55 Free Inquiry and research

Primary Choir

Junior DofE (DofE Passport)

This CCA is open to all students in Year 5 and Year 6 of all abilities who enjoy singing. Students will learn how to sing together, perform fun and exciting arrangements of music and have the opportunity to perform at school events throughout the year.

A programme in which pupils will learn the skills essential to the Duke of Edinburgh programme such as team-work, communication and problem solving. Pupils will apply these in everyday settings to tick off their Passport Skills!

12.25 – 12.55 Free Creativity

12.25 – 12.55 Free Leadership and service

YEAR 5 & 6 CCAs –

Lunchtime (12.25 – 12.55)

DAY ACTIVITY

Canva – building technological art

TUESDAY

Library Champions

Islamic Holidays and Festivals

Using the exciting application, Canva., pupils will develop pieces of promotional material for use in and around school!

Library Champions get to learn all the tricks of a librarian! You’ll receive training in the library shelving system and be able to help put away books; you’ll assist in repairing books, cataloguing new books and help with library initiatives. The best part of it is you’ll be part of the AIS Library Community and receive house points for your hard work!

Exploring the many cultural delights within Islam, looking specifically toward the traditions and history of the holidays and festivals

12.25 – 12.55 Free Inquiry and Research

12.25 – 12.55 Free Inquiry and Research

12.25 – 12.55 Free Cultural and Heritage

Amity Arabic Poetry Club

This activity is for those seeking to improve their Arabic written work quality for language and literature. The focus is on creative work and the use of more complex vocabulary and structures.

(Arabic Native students only)

12.25 – 12.55 Free Cultural and Heritage

YEAR 5 & 6 CCAs –

Lunchtime (12.25 – 12.55)

Amity Online Platforms Club

WEDNESDAY

Reading Club – Accelerated Reader (Minerva)

An opportunity to extend your learning with TT Rockstars, Accelerated Reader and Century Tech

12.25 – 12.55 Free Inquiry and Research

THURSDAY

Physical Wellbeing – Circuit Training

Encourage and develop love for reading whilst improving personalised academic reading targets - progress and attainment. Working towards creating own reading comprehension quizzes with higher order level range of questions.

Improve your fitness in this all abilities group! Build your confidence through learning new strength movements and improve your overall wellbeing

12.25 – 12.55 Free Inquiry and Research

Creative Writing

Mathematical Investigations

Light up your imagination and develop your literacy skills in this exciting CCA

12.25 – 12.55 Free Sports

12.25 – 12.55 Free Creativity

In this CCA, children will use all areas of their mathematical knowledge to solve complex problems. This is a challenging CCA which involves the children to use all areas of their mathematical knowledge to complete investigations.

12.25 – 12.55 Free Inquiry and Research

YEAR 5 & 6 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15)

YEAR 5 & 6 CCAs

School

– 16.15)

MONDAY

TUESDAY

*Karate Specialist karate lessons led by external professionals, Evolve Sport and Martial Arts.

An additional opportunity to develop your technique and endurance in swimming.

15.15 – 16.15

15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

AED 1085 Sports Swimming

U11 Netball (Year 5 & 6 Girls)

Multi-Activity WatersportsKayaking/Paddleboarding/Sailing

(Begins W/c 25th September)

Pupils will develop their netball skills and have the opportunity to play in competitive games.

Pupils will develop their skills in a range of water-based activities including kayaking/paddle boarding and sailing.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

* Tech Explorers Club: From Player to Creator

This Tech After School Club is where fun meets learning and imagination turns into creation. Leveraging popular platforms like Roblox and Minecraft, this program is a thrilling introduction to game design, where students enhance their teamwork, problemsolving, and creative skills. It's not just a gaming club - it's a stepping stone to the captivating world of digital design and innovation.

15.15 – 16.15

AED 800 Sports

15.15 – 16.15

AED 720 Inquiry and Research

Artistic Freedom

Child led art projects which enable the creative juices to flow and pupils produce their own works of art

15.15 – 16.15 Free Creativity

Creative Choreography

Creative Writing

Chess Club

Descriptive Writing (Arabic)

Pupils will have the opportunity to learn how to develop individual and group dances in this exciting music and danced based CCA

Pupils will develop their creative writing skills around a range of exciting topics.

Put your chess skills to the test against other pupils. You will enhance your skills and learn how to play one of the oldest and most popular board games.

This activity is for those seeking to improve their skills in writing in a more descriptive way and their ability to use complex vocabulary. This activity will enable members to improve their punctuation and grammar. Arabic Native Students only

15.15 – 16.15 Free Creativity

15.15 – 16.15 Free Creativity

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

15.15 – 16.15 Free Cultural and Heritage

YEAR 5 & 6 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15)

DAY ACTIVITY CCA DESCRIPTION

Multi-Activity WatersportsKayaking/Paddleboarding/Sai ling (Begins W/C 25th September)

Pupils will develop their skills in a range of water-based activities including kayaking/paddle boarding and sailing.

WEDNESDAY

U11 Boys Touch Rugby (ADISSA)

U11 Girls Football (ADISSA)

Pupils will develop their rugby skills and have the opportunity to play in competitive games 15.15 – 16.15

Explore Your WorldGeographic Studies and Research (Minerva)

Pupils will improve their football skills and have the opportunity to play in competitive games 15.15 – 16.15

Pupils will develop their geographical knowledge and understanding of the world. Culminating in a project that enables them to demonstrate their own knowledge

15.15 – 16.15

Introduction to Photography

In this CCA children will learn how to use their cameras and understand the basic concepts of taking engaging photographs.

15.15 – 16.15

Memorising and Reciting the Holy Quran (Native) Understanding the meaning and importance of Quran. 15.15 – 16.15

YEAR 5 & 6 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15)

DAY ACTIVITY

U11 Football (Year 5 & 6 Boys)

CCA DESCRIPTION TIME COST Category

Pupils will develop their football skills and have the opportunity to play in competitive games.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

THURSDAY

*Hip Hop

Wellbeing Warriors- Leaders for Student Wellbeing (Year 3-6)

Turning Pointe Hip Hop classes give students the opportunity to learn the foundations of locking, popping and commercial dance, using chart music both old and new. These are fun and energetic classes, open to girls and boys, with students working towards our yearly hip hop showcase.

Pupils will learn about positive wellbeing and how to implement this across their year group. Pupils will work together to develop a wellbeing week for the pupils within their year group

15.15 – 16.15

AED

1323 Creativity

15.15 – 16.15 Free

Citizenship and Sustainability Leadership

Word Study! Improving and Broadening Vocabulary

Rules of Recitation of the Holy Quran

A focus on exploring etymology and word origins to broaden vocabulary and ability to make connections and inform inference and spelling.

To learn and understand the rules of recitation of the holy Quran by practicing through videos, repeated oral drills to master the skill.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

* Scouts

Cubs are young people aged 8 to 10½ who will master new skills and contribute to their own communities and beyond. Pupils will go on adventures and make friends with those around them, taking part in challenges to achieve targets set by the scouts organisation.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Cultural and Heritage

15.15 – 16.15 *AED 450

Citizenship and Sustainability Leadership

* Tennis

Pupils will have the opportunity to develop their tennis skills, led by professional tennis coaches from ISM Sports

15.15 – 16.15

AED

1092 Sports

YEAR 5 & 6 CCAs

After School (12.15– 13.15) **NO CCA BUS PROVIDED**

Pupils will have the opportunity to work with professional football coaches to develop their skills and gameplay. Led by ISM

Pupils will have the opportunity to work with professional football coaches to develop their skills and gameplay. Led by ISM Football Academy staff

Pupils will have the opportunity to develop their tennis skills, led by professional tennis coaches from ISM Sports

Pupils will have the opportunity to improve their basketball skills and gameplay. Led by professional basketball coaches from ISM Sport

YEAR 7 & 13 CCAs

Lunchtime (12.25 – 12.55)

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YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs –

Lunchtime Clubs 12.25-12.55

 Pupils in Year 7 - 13 have a number of activity options which they can choose from. These CCAs will take place at lunch (12.25 to 12.55) and after school (15.15 to 16.15).

 The options are listed below, but you need to sign-up using SchoolsBuddy.

Chess Club

Senior School Drama Group (Year 9-13)

Training and games for everyone from total beginners to future Grand Masters! We will play tournaments against other schools as well as each other, and learn about the rich culture of the game.

Years 9-13. You will explore a range of plays which will challenge your acting and performance skills. Shakespeare, Greek and contemporary. 12.25 –

Art Studio Drop In (Minerva)

This is an open CCA for those pupils who would like to work on art projects and develop works to display around school and beyond

Flight Simulator Club

Open Secondary Swim (Competent Swimmers Only)

An opportunity for all budding pilots to access this incredible CCA. Using platforms such XPlane or Microsoft Flight Simulator pupils will see through the eyes of a pilot as they practice some key skills!

Pupils have the opportunity to swim in the Olympic pool supervised by the lifeguard team. Pupils must be competent swimmers and able to complete their own set of work

12.25 –12.55

Duke of Edinburgh

A youth awards programme that teaches pupils valuable life skills and enables pupils to attain standards of achievement and endeavour in a wide range of activities to serve communities, experience adventure and learn outside of the classroom.

12.25 –12.55

Wellbeing Ideas!

Skateboard Making Club

Pupils will learn about how to improve their own wellbeing through a variety of physical and mental practices.

Students attending will have the opportunity to make their own skateboard deck and learn about woodworking techniques, finishing and graphic design. Trucks and grip tape not provided.

12.25 –

12.55

12.25 –12.55

12.25 –

12.55

Inquiry and Research

YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs –

Lunchtime Clubs 12.25-12.55

DAY ACTIVITY

Ethical Hacking

TUESDAY

Year 7 & 8 Basketball (Recreational)

Amity Senior School Production

Pupils will learn how to apply techniques and testing tools to compromise various simulated systems within a virtual environment and from an ethical perspective.

Pupils will develop their basketball skills and have the opportunity to play in recreational, competitive games.

School Production ‘Through the Looking Glass’- 7-13

The production CCAs will be rehearsals for the WHOLE OF Secondary School production which takes place on 14th and 15th February 2024. All are welcome to be part of this group, singers, actors and dancers.

12.25 – 12.55 Free

Inquiry and Research

12.25 – 12.55 Free Sports

Arabic Calligraphy (Years 7-10)

Pupils will learn styles of Arabic calligraphy and how to use it in art and design.

12.25 – 12.55 Free Creativity

Mental Wellbeing (Years 10-13)

Learn how to develop greater resilience and improve your mental wellbeing with a range of theories and techniques

12.25 – 12.55 Free

Cultural and Heritage

Current Events & Islam (Year 1113)

Analyze current events and news stories related to Islam and Muslim communities around the world. Encourage critical thinking and respectful discussion.

12.25 – 12.55 Free

Citizenship and Sustainability

Arabic- Creative Writing

Let's speak Arabic (Year 7 - 10 )

Pupils will have the opportunity to write creative Arabic posts to be displayed around school

This Activity is for students to learn the most popular 50 sentences \ questions in Arabic. This will help them to improve their speaking skills witch help them to build \ increase their confidence when they speak Arabic.

12.25 – 12.55 Free

Cultural and Heritage

12.25 – 12.55 Free

Cultural and Heritage

12.25 – 12.55 Free

Cultural and Heritage

YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs –

Lunchtime Clubs 12.25-12.55

DAY ACTIVITY

Amity Rockband and Instrumental

All budding rockstars and instrumentals! Come along and join the Amity Rockband!

WEDNESDAY

Junk Kouture

Creative Writing

Junk Kouture aims to empower youth through creativity and sustainability, offering young people the chance to learn about sustainable fashion design and the opportunity. All designs are made from upcycled materials, emphasizing circular design and self-expression in the fashion industry. Full year commitment.

12.25 -

Dance Choreography

Jigsaw Puzzles

F1 in Schools! Branding and design (Invite only)

12.25 -

Pupils will develop their creative writing skills around a range of exciting topics. 12.25 -

Discover the beauty of Arabic music through dance. This club will give young dancers some key choreographic tools which pupils will apply to create a piece of dance performance inspired by Arabic music.

Whether you want to improve your memory, visual-spatial reasoning, concentration or simply de-stress, the jigsaw puzzle club is perfect for you

12.251255 Free Creativity

12.251255 Free Inquiry and Research

Recreational Basketball (Y10-13)

Physical Wellbeing- Girls only Fitness!

Aims to develop skills in problem solving, project management, communication, presentation, teamwork, innovation, self-promotion, collaboration, marketing and entrepreneurialism. Full year commitment.

Pupils will develop their basketball skills and have the opportunity to play in recreational, competitive games.

Get motivated and stay fit with girls only fitness! Open to all secondary girls and all abilities!

Creative Writing (Arabic) (Year 7-10) This activity is for students to use their imagination in the writing and create different genres of stories.

12.251255 Free Inquiry and Research

12.251255 Free Sports

12.251255 Free Sports

12.251255 Free

YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs –

Lunchtime Clubs 12.25-12.55

Computer Programming and Coding

In this programming CCA we will be learning about python with the working towards building a simple 2D game.

12.25 - 1255 Free Inquiry and Research

THURSDAY

Young Enterprise (Invite Only) (Y10 & 11)

Build on your entrepreneurship with this exciting CCA working towards pupils developing their own business ideas for real world application

12.25 - 1255 Free Inquiry and Research

Physical Wellbeing- Yoga

Improve your physical wellbeing with this expert Yoga class designed for all secondary students

12.25 - 1255 Free Sports

Mastering Spanish (Year 10 and 11)

For all year 10 and 11 pupils looking to perfect/improve their Spanish

12.25 - 1255 Free Cultural and Heritage

Big Sisters! (Student led)

The Big Sisters club is a safe space. Our Big sisters (upper secondary girls) are here to advise our little sisters. We can create new friendships and strengthen bonds. If anyone has a problem, we will try our best to advise our little sisters. We can share some hobbies and interests. It is also a space to chat whilst we eat lunch, play games and meet other students.

12.25 - 1255 Free Citizenship and Sustainability

Social Studies Skills (Year 8 Native)

The class will help our students to improve their social studies skills , vocabulary , maps and Strengthening my identity also Students will read books.

12.25 - 1255 Free

Cultural and Heritage

YEAR 7

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13 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15)

YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15)

DAY ACTIVITY

MONDAY

*Tennis

CCA DESCRIPTION

Pupils will have the opportunity to develop their tennis skills, led by professional tennis coaches from ISM Sports

TIME COST Category

15.15 – 16.15 AED

1008 Sports

U13 Football (Year 7 & 8 Boys) Develop your football skills and play in competitive games. 15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

TUESDAY

U15 Football (Year 9 & 10 Boys) Develop your football skills and play in competitive games. 15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

U19 Football (Year 11-13 Boys) Develop your football skills and play in competitive games. 15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

U15 Netball (Year 9 & 10 Girls) Develop your netball skills and play in competitive games. 15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

U19 Netball (Year 10-13 Girls) Develop your netball skills and play in competitive games. 15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

Chess Club

Exploring Culture and Tradition in French Speaking Countries

Chess club with training and games for everyone from total beginners to future Grand Masters! We will play tournaments against other schools as well as each other, and learn about the rich culture of the game.

Travel around the globe as we visit many French-speaking countries looking at culture and traditions!

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

DT Makers Club (Year 7-9)

Learn how to turn trash into treasure! Using hand tools and machinery, Students will use plastic waste and used timber to produce new products. All attendees are encouraged to collect as many bottle tops as possible which will be used as part of our project.

15.15 – 16.15 Free

Cultural and Heritage

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15)

Design Thinking Designing solutions for every day problems

TUESDAY

Eco-Schools Club

*Coding & Robotics

Arabic Story Club (Year 7-10)

Amity School Orchestra (Year 5 – 13)

Working towards our schools accreditation, the ecoschools club will continue to drive our sustainability programme and think of creative ways to be eco-friendly

The course helps students understand the logistics behind coding. Every term they build a project that utilizes their skills, they use Arduino as the main controller. The projects complicity depends on their level and experience.

To enhance the Arabic department I will offer the "the Arabic story Club" to give our students the opportunity to improve their Arabic reading and learning more about the Arabic literature.

This CCA is aimed at students who already learn and play a musical instrument. Students are encouraged to join this CCA to develop their musicianship skills and learn to perform as part of a bigger ensemble with the chance to perform at school events throughout the year. Orchestral instruments are encouraged such as string/woodwind/brass/percussion. Guitar, drum and piano players are also welcome.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

15.15 – 16.15 Free Citizenship and Sustainability

15.15 – 16.15

AED 1560 Inquiry and Research

15.15 – 16.15 Free

Cultural and Heritage

Islamic Holidays

Learn about Islamic holidays such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. You can organize special events or celebrations during these times.

15.15 – 16.15 Free

Cultural and Heritage

Islamic History

Dive into the history of Islamic civilization, including the Golden Age of Islam, the contributions of Muslim scholars in various fields, and the spread of Islam across different regions.

15.15 – 16.15 Free

Cultural and Heritage

15.15 – 16.15 Free

Cultural and Heritage

YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs

After School (15.15 – 16.15) DAY ACTIVITY

Multi-Activity WatersportsKayaking/Paddleboarding/Sailing

(Begins W/C 25th September

Swimming

Pupils will develop their skills in a range of water-based activities including kayaking/paddle boarding and sailing.

An additional opportunity to develop your technique and endurance in swimming.

Triathlon Swim, cycle and run in what is a true test of all-round endurance.

Model UN (MUN) (Year 10-13)

WEDNESDAY

KS3 Guitar for Beginners (Year 79)

What is MUN? A MUN is a simulation of an actual United Nations conference, where pupils are tasked with solving a global issue through research, drafting, lobbying and debate to pass a suitable 'resolution’. Come and join the first MUN team at Amity.

This CCA is for students who would like to try learning guitar for the first time or have a little experience playing it. Students will learn the basic technique of strumming and finger picking to learn simple chords and melodies on the guitar. Guitars are provided but please feel free to bring your own if you have one.

15.15 – 16.15

AED 800 Sports

15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

Debate Club

Amity Senior School Production

A fun way to develop oracy skills. Using a range of activities to help pupils with their critical thinking and confident communication whilst also informing pupils of the world around them

School Production ‘Through the Looking Glass’- 7-13

The production CCAs will be rehearsals for the WHOLE OF Secondary School production which takes place on 14th and 15th February 2024. All are welcome to be part of this group, singers, actors and dancers.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Creativity

Social Studies Skills (Year 8 Native)

The class will help our students to improve their social studies skills , vocabulary , maps and Strengthening my identity also Students will read books.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

15.15 – 16.15 Free Creativity

15.15 – 16.15 Free Cultural and Heritage

YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs After School (15.15 – 16.15)

Medicine Society (Year 1013)

Providing guidance for those pupils wishing to explore higher education in courses around medicine such as dentistry, veterinary and medicine

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

WEDNESDAY

F1 in Schools STEAM Challenge (Year 7-10)

EPQ Masterclass (Year 12 & 13)

Mimicking the world of a Formula One team, groups of pupils have to follow a pathway of engineering and manufacturing disciplines: design, analyse, test, make and race. They are provided with access to real-world technology such as 3D CAD/CAM. Aims to develop skills in problem solving, project management, communication, presentation, teamwork, innovation, self-promotion, collaboration, marketing and entrepreneurialism. Full year commitment.

For all pupils exploring the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) equivalent to 50% of an A – Level and worth up to 28 UCAS Points

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

Islamic Art Calligraphy

Explore the rich tradition of Islamic art, including calligraphy, geometric patterns, and architecture. Students can try their hand at creating their own calligraphy or artwork.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

Wellbeing Journal

Entrepreneurship – Financial Investments and Analysis

Pupils will taught skills to help them improve their mental health and wellbeing. At the end of the term pupils will have a completed wellbeing journal full of activities and strategies.

Learning to analyse data from a variety of sources (models, key ratios, income statement, balance sheet, cash flows etc) to manage a practise account of virtual funds.

15.15 – 16.15 Free

Cultural and Heritage

15.15 – 16.15 Free Citizenship and Sustainability

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs

School

– 16.15)

Secondary Sailing

*No CCA bus* (W/C 25th

September

Literacy Support & Homework Club

Crest Science Award (Accredited to British Science Association) (Year 8)

Young Arabic Authors

Running Club (Couch to 5K)

THURSDAY

Running Club (Intermediate to Elite Runners & Triathletes)

Politics Society (Minerva)

Islamic Art and Calligraphy (Year 7-8)

Come along to the water and develop your sailing skills. What a great way to spend a Thursday afternoon!

15.15 – 16.45 AED 1080 Sports

Support for those students requiring additional literacy and oracy support

Crest is run by the British Science Association. Students will complete a scientific project, alone or in pairs, to investigate an area of science they are interested in. The students will receive a certificate from Crest for their project.

Pupils are going to practise short story writing through exploring model pieces and writing their own work.

Pupils will complete a couch to 5k running plan as they look to build and develop their fitness

Those pupils looking to develop their fitness further and work towards their own competitions

Pupils will learn about current affairs and politics in greater detail. Perfect for those budding law and politics students

Explore the rich tradition of Islamic art, including calligraphy, geometric patterns, and architecture. Students can try their hand at creating their own calligraphy or artwork.

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

15.15 – 16.15 Free Cultural and Heritage

15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

15.15 – 16.15 Free Sports

15.15 – 16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

15.15 – 16.15 Free Cultural and Heritage

*Tech Explorers Club: Gaming and Games Design Club!

Experience the excitement of game creation in the Gaming and Game Design Club! This level 1 program takes students on a thrilling journey through the history of video games, before shifting gears to game creation on platforms like Scratch and Roblox Studio. By exploring game mechanics, graphic evolution, and character development, students will start to explore game design principles. This program isn't just about playing games it's an adventure into the realm of game development, empowering students to transform from gamers into creators

15.15 – 16.15 AED

720 Inquiry and Research

YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs

School (15.15 – 16.15)

U13 Netball (Year 7 & 8 Girls)

Pupils will develop their netball skills and have the opportunity to play in competitive games.

15.15 –16.15 Free Sports

THURSDAY

Film Club

Sustainable Art Murals

The purpose of Film Club is to create a community of student filmmakers and film lovers and provide fun activities and events, such as showings of movies. It will give students an opportunity to discuss film, film writing, and the craft of making a movie.

Large scale group art murals produced in sustainable recycled materials

School Production ‘Through the Looking Glass’- 7-13

15.15 –

16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

Amity Senior School Production Group

The production CCAs will be rehearsals for the WHOLE OF Secondary School production which takes place on 14th and 15th February 2024. All are welcome to be part of this group, singers, actors and dancers.

15.15 –

16.15 Free Creativity

Community Service

Encouraging students to participate in community service projects that align with Islamic principles of charity and helping those in need.

The Fibonacci Program Student led CCA involving Math problem solving and competitions

The Arabic Handwriting Y7Y10 This activity is for students to learn the art of Arabic handwriting and how it’s written.

15.15 –

16.15 Free Creativity

Leadership and Service

15.15 –16.15 Free Cultural and Heritage

15.15 –

16.15 Free Inquiry and Research

15.15 –

16.15 Free Cultural and Heritage

YEAR 7 - 13 CCAs

After School (12.15 – 13.15)

CCA Bus Service & Schoolsbuddy

CCA Bus Service

We are delighted to announce that the CCA bus will continue for the 2023-24 academic year. Please be aware that the CCA bus will commence on Monday 18th September. Parents must complete the survey sent separately to register.

Please note, this service is only available for existing bus users, and pupils in Years 3-13. The reason for this, is that CCAs happen during school curriculum time for FS1 to Year 2.

It is important to note, that this will be a reduced service with ‘near to door’ drop-off locations, as opposed to the full ‘door to door’ service, which departs school at 15.15.

Schoolsbuddy

I am pleased to inform you that Amity will continue to use SchoolsBuddy to manage our CCA programme. This system will enable you to sign-up your children for activities and provide a clear channel of communication, as well as a personalised weekly diary.

New to Amity

If you are new to Amity, you should have received an email, asking you to register your account and create an individual password. This will be followed by a confirmation email and instructions on how to download the SchoolsBuddy App.

Returning to Amity

If you were at Amity last academic year, you should already have a SchoolsBuddy account. If you have forgotten your login details, however, please click ‘Forgotten Password’ at the bottom of the login screen.

If you experience any difficulties using SchoolsBuddy, please use the ‘Support’ section in the top right corner of the screen. If you require further assistance, however, please contact clubs@amityabudhabi.ae.

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EXTERNAL PROVIDERS

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We are extremely lucky to be able to offer some incredible CCAs with our outstanding facilities and one part of that is our external provider provision. These CCAs deliver high quality provision for specialist areas and we encourage our pupils to explore these if they hold an interest.

For all specialist activities, parents MUST sign up on the schools buddy links in order to access these programmes. Once this has been done, the emails of the parents interested will be sent to the external providers who themselves will provide parents with payment details.

Please note that all external provider activities are awaiting ADEK approval. If this affects the start date of activities, we will notify parents and costs reflected.

Our external providers provision currently includes the following-

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ISM Football Academy

ISM Tennis

ETB (Engineers to Be)

- Turning Pointe Dance

- Evolve Sport and Martial Arts

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Daigon Gaming - Daigon Esports - Gaming After School Club Trailer

JSA Gymnastics

IMI Music Instrumentals (Please see separate letter)

EXTERNAL PROVIDERS