PRIMARY
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (ASA) BLOCK 5
Monday 21st April - Thursday 12th June
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
After School Activities provide students with opportunities across a range of interest areas, including; sports, performing arts, STEAM and creativity. These opportunities allow students to further explore their passions, try new experiences and make new friendships.
After School Activities for Primary students include:
๏ BISH Kids (before and after school childcare)
๏ Teacher led clubs
๏ Junior Bulldogs (Sports)
๏ External vendor led clubs
INFORMATION
DATES
There will be 5 blocks throughout the school year where students can take part in After School Activities. BISH Kids runs every day (please see pg. 3 for details)
TIMES
After School Activities begin at 3.45pm and end at 4.45pm. Please collect your child from the Boma at 4.45pm. After school, Early Years students are supervised from the end of the school day until the start of their ASA.
CONTACTS
For After School activities please contact asa@houston.nae.school
For Junior Bulldogs please contact sara.lopez@houston.nae.school
Fall (8 weeks) Monday 19th August Friday 11th October
Winter 1 (9 weeks) Monday 21st October Tuesday 17th December
Winter 2 (6 weeks) Monday 6th January Friday 14th February
Spring (7 weeks) Tuesday 25th February Tuesday 8th April
Summer (8 weeks) Monday 21st April Thursday 12th June
CANCELLED CLUBS
There will no longer be a built in ‘make up’ week, and any clubs cancelled due to external vendors or school staff will be credited to your child’s Schools Buddy account. If your child’s club is cancelled, and you are unable to collect them until 4.45pm, they will be cared for with a movie and a snack in the Boma.
BISH KIDS
Before & After School Childcare
BISH Kids runs each school day throughout the year, with the exception of days where school finishes early (end of Autumn Term and end of Summer Term). At BISH Kids, children from EYYear 6 will have the opportunity to engage in a range of fun activities, have indoor/outdoor play and have an afternoon snack with new friends.
LOCATION
BISH Kids is located in the Early Years Learning Centre, just left to the main entrance of the school. Parents dropping and picking up may use the Early Years parking area.
MORNINGS
Children can be dropped off at BISH Kids from 6.30am-8am. At 8am the children are then escorted to their relevant playground where they will have outdoor play until 8.20am.
AFTERNOONS
Afternoons in BISH Kids run from 3.30pm-6pm. At the end of the school day, children who are booked into BISH Kids will be taken to the Early Years Centre. If your child is attending an After School Activity, parents can also book a place for BISH Kids and the children will be taken to Early Years at 4.45pm when clubs end.
SIGN UP OPTIONS
๏ Mornings only
๏ Afternoons only
๏ Both mornings & afternoons
๏ Ad hoc sign up (as needed)
BOOKING PROCESS
Parents should book the required sessions through Schools Buddy. It is strongly recommended to book as far in advance as possible, as spaces are limited.
COST
Mornings: $8.50 per session (per student)
Afternoons: $15.75 per session (per student)
Late Bookings: Mornings, $12 | Afternoons, $20 (at the discretion of BISH Staff)
SUPPORT
The BISH Kids Coordinator is Mrs. Donna Burt, please email BishKids@houston.nae.school with any questions.
SCHOOLS BUDDY
Schools Buddy is an integrated portal BIS Houston uses to organize bookings, sign ups and other activities.
You can sign up for BISH Kids and After School Activities through the Schools Buddy App.
Login Here to access Schools Buddy.
Click Here in to your Schools Buddy account.
Once you click on the link you should see the School Buddy login homepage.
PRIMARY Block 5 Schedule
Monday 21st April - Thursday 12th June
MONDAY
Suzuki Violin (Beginner) (Y1-Y6)
Mornings
8:00am - 8:25am
Afternoons
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Russian Culture Club (Y1-Y13)
Wind Band (Y4-Y9)
Bollywood Dance (Y4-Y7)
Chess Wizards (Y2-Y6)
Fun Frenzy Robotics (Y2-Y3)
Gymnastics (Y1-Y6)
Karate (Y2-Y13)
Tennis (Y3-Y13)
*MATILDA JR.
Matilda rehearsals continue through Block 5
TUESDAY
Suzuki Violin (Intermediate) (Y1-Y6)
Art Club (Y1-Y2)
Code Critters (Y1-Y3)
GFI Soccer (Y1-Y3)
Show Choir (Y2-Y3)
Tennis (Y3-Y13)
WEDNESDAY
Suzuki Violin (Beginner) (Y1-Y6)
Abrakadoodle (EY1-Y2)
Advanced Art (Y3-Y6)
Ballet & Jazz (EY1-Y4)
Code Sphero (Y4-Y6)
Cross-stitching (Y4-Y6)
GFI Soccer (Y3-Y6)
Karate (Y2-Y13)
Little Musketeers (Y1-Y2)
Tennis (Y3-Y13)
Young Interpreters (Y4-Y6)
THURSDAY
Suzuki Violin (Intermediate) (Y1-Y6)
FRIDAY
Introduction Beginner Violin (Y1-Y6)
Chamber Choir (Y5-Y9)
Albion Soccer (Y2-Y6)
Basketball (Y2-Y6)
Crayola Wild World (Y1-Y6)
Fencing (Y2-Y6)
Lego Club (Y1-Y3)
Orchestra (Y1-Y6)
Tennis (Y3-Y13)
Ultimate Robotics (Y4-Y6)
Beginner Karate (EY2-Y1)
Beginner Tennis (EY2-Y2)
Hip Hop Dance (Y1-Y6)
Imagineers in Gears (EY1-Y1)
Russian Culture Club (Y1-Y13)
Tennis (Y3-Y13)
Yoga and Mindfullness (Y3-Y6)
JUNIOR BULLDOGS
Block 5 Schedule
Monday 21st April - Thursday 12th June
MONDAY
Field Hockey (Y3-Y6)
Kickball (Y5-Y6)
Table Tennis (Y4-Y6)
Track Club (Y3-Y6)
Afternoons
3:45pm - 4:45pm
TUESDAY
Dodgeball (Y3-Y4)
E-Sports (Y3-Y6)
Track Club (Y1-Y2)
INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT
Students will be dropped off in the Boma at the end of the school day. Parent pick up is at 4.45pm in the Boma. For all JB activities, please ensure athletic wear and appropriate footwear is worn for each club with the exception of aquatic activities which require swim wear, a towel, a swim cap and goggles. A water bottle should be taken to all sessions. A sun hat/cap is strongly recommended for outdoor activities. Field Hockey requires shin pads and a mouthguard. Hockey sticks will be provided.
WEDNESDAY
Handball (Y3-Y6)
Running Club (Y3-Y6)
Swim Club (Y3)
Table Tennis (Y4-Y6)
THURSDAY
Cheer (Y5-Y6)
E-Sports (Y3-Y6)
Field Hockey (Y3-Y6)
Flag Football (Y4-Y6)
Swim Club (Y6)
Table Tennis (Y5-Y6)
FRIDAY
Kickball (Y5-Y6)
Table Tennis (Y5-Y6)
LOGISTICS
At the end of the school day, students will be escorted by staff to the Boma where they will meet coaching staff. Coaching staff will then return students back to the Boma at the end of club, for a 4.45pm pick up.
Please remember to join the app groups for updates with regard to the weather, schedule and photographs of the clubs. We look forward to working with our Y1-Y6 Junior Bulldogs this Winter season!
ABRAKADOODLE DOODLERS
Abrakadoodle art programs are designed to build creative thinking and problem-solving skills in children. Our programs focus on the elements of art, art techniques, styles, art history and the sequential development of skills. We provide specially trained, qualified and pre-screened art teachers and safe non-toxic art materials that bring an engaging multi-arts experience to students. Come to have fun and find your inner Artist!
DAY: Wednesday
YEAR GROUP: Early Years 1 - Year 2
ORGANIZER: Abrakadoodle
COST: $282 per student (all materials included)
ADVANCED ART
Students will dive deep into the principles of color relationships, exploring how hue, saturation, and value interact to evoke emotion and depth. Through hands-on projects and experimental exercises, students will learn to harness the power of color to enhance their creative expression, developing a personal and innovative artistic style.
DAY: Wednesday
YEAR GROUP: Year 3 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Candice Salinas
COST: $80
ART CLUB
Art class, painting, crafting and designing using water colours and oil pastel colours.
DAY: Tuesday
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 2
ORGANIZER: Dora Basbous COST: $70
ALBION SOCCER
Coaches will be focusing on the technical part of soccer, control, dribbling, passing, shooting, etc. The 1st phase of training will start with a short warm up with the ball. The 2nd phase will be 2 activities from our curriculum. The 3rd phase will finish with a scrimmage game to incorporate what was focused on during warm up and activities from phase 1 and 2.
DAY: Thursday
YEAR GROUP: Year 2 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Albion Hurricanes Soccer
COST: $160
AMERICAN ROBOTICS ACADEMY
CODE CRITTERS
This workshop is all about revving up STEAM learning with the INDI robot. INDI encourages open ended, imaginative play-based learning with real-life scenarios as learners build custom mazes, solve puzzles and drive.
DAY: Tuesday
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 3
ORGANIZER: American Robotics Academy COST: $273
AMERICAN ROBOTICS ACADEMY
CODE SPHERO
Students connect to provided tablets via Bluetooth, and dive into programming on day one! With a maze activity, kids learn to program their ‘bots’ to navigate a maze without touching the walls. Coding sounds hard, but our younger coders utilize what’s called “block coding”. Students will be introduced to the bot and how to care for their bot. Students will be provided with 3 objectives during this workshop - Program, Problem Solve and Play.
DAY: Monday
YEAR GROUP: Year 4 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: American Robotics Academy COST: $312
AMERICAN ROBOTICS ACADEMY
FUN FRENZY ROBOTICS
Students are encouraged to work as a team and explore the use of motors, gears, pulleys, and IR technology while building Lego Robot inventions. Each build will be followed by a thrilling challenge that illustrates the need for simplicity and the pitfalls of complexity. Students will be provided with a creative tool kit to design their bots!
DAY: Monday
YEAR GROUP: Year 2 - Year 3
ORGANIZER: American Robotics Academy
COST: $273
AMERICAN ROBOTICS ACADEMY
IMAGINEERS IN GEAR
Let your imagination and ideas take you wherever you want to go! You will learn engineering key concepts and fundamentals building with LEGO elements from the creative tool kit. Students will be challenged to create a structure/setting and engage with hands-on experience including fun, problem-solving activities while telling a story about their creations. This program offers STEMSTEAM curriculum as well diversity, self-esteem, social competency, collaboration and more.
DAY: Friday
YEAR GROUP: Early Years 1 - Year 1
ORGANIZER: American Robotics Academy
COST: $195
AMERICAN ROBOTICS ACADEMY
DAY: Wednesday
YEAR GROUP: Year 3 - Year 5
ORGANIZER: American Robotics Academy
COST: $390
AMERICAN ROBOTICS ACADEMY
ULTIMATE ROBOTICS EXPERIENCE
In this class, battle-bots evaluate the potential of a rough and dangerous area before moving in to save a Bot! Students will use gears, create structural integrity, and IR Technology to overcome the unknown. LEGO Technic pieces that come together to create movable, steerable, controlled robots.
DAY: Thursday
YEAR GROUP: Year 4 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: American Robotics Academy COST: $312
BALLET & JAZZ
Our Ballet/Jazz class is offered for children who are interested in learning a combination of dance styles in a high energy and fun atmosphere! Our dance classes along with our original music and choreography fuel and develop critical thinking and sharpen both cognitive and creative skills. We are thrilled you are interested in our dance class and hope to see your child join us this block.
DAY: Wednesday
YEAR GROUP: Early Years 1 - Year 4
ORGANIZER: Tippi Toes
COST: $232
BASKETBALL
Eyecan Athletics is a premier youth sports organisation that fosters a supportive environment for young athletes to develop their basketball skills, build character and reach their full potential.
DAY: Thursday
YEAR GROUP: Year 2 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Eyecan Athletics
COST: $240
BEGINNER KARATE
We teach Karate Lessons under the discipline, spirit, legitimacy and tradition of authentic Japanese Karate Do, Shito Ryu style. Our goal is to contribute to the physical and mental development of children to become better human beings, providing the practical tools that will be useful in all areas of their life. We have more than 50 years of experience. Our curriculum is endorsed by WSKF based in Japan and our diploma is valid worldwide. Certified Instructors: World Shito Ryu Karate Federation (WSKF ) and World Karate Federation (WKF) recognized by IOC (International Olympic Committee).
DAY: Friday
YEAR GROUP: Early Years 2 - Year 1
ORGANIZER: Miyaygi Ken International COST: $240
BEGINNER TENNIS
Beginner Tennis is an exciting and engaging program designed to introduce young players to the fundamentals of tennis in a fun and supportive environment. Through specialized coaching and age-appropriate activities, kids can develop their skills, improve their coordination, and cultivate a love for the game. It's the perfect way for little ones to stay active, make friends, and discover the joy of tennis!
DAY: Friday
YEAR GROUP: Early Years 2 - Year 2
ORGANIZER: Albert Juaneza
COST: $210
BEGINNER VIOLIN (INTRODUCTION)
**Students must rent their own instrument.
This is for students who are beginning to familiarize themselves with violin playing (these students started in January).
DAY: Friday
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Mrs. Evy Pinto-Peters
COST: Free
BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLUB
Lights, Camera, Dance Bollywood Style! Bollywood dance is the perfect fusion of traditional and contemporary styles – think rhythmic footwork, graceful hand gestures, and dynamic choreography! Incorporates dance style from ballet and jazz to freestyle and hip hop, kids will have fun exploring a variety of dance moves while embracing the glitz, glamour, and excitement of Bollywood.
DAY: Monday
YEAR GROUP: Year 4 - Year 7
COST: $154
CHESS WIZARDS
Chess Wizards - one of the nation’s premier chess education companies. Our interactive, discovery-based curriculum inspires students to think ahead, visualize their goals, treat others with respect, and learn from mistakes. Our classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels; from chessling to checkmate artist, students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, tournaments, variation games, and more!
DAY: Monday
YEAR GROUP: Year 2 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Chess Wizards
COST: $238
CHOIR
CHAMBER CHOIR-FRIDAY AM
Are you ready to sing your heart out? Join our exciting Chamber Choir, where harmonies come to life! Experience the joy of singing in parts and discover the magic of music with other music lovers. These fun, engaging sessions are designed for all abilities. Sign up today for our Chamber Choir, where every note counts and every singer matters!
YEAR GROUP: Year 5 - Year 9
ORGANIZER: Mrs. Joanna Parker
COST: FREE
CRAYOLA WILD WORLD
Kids explore the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom and discover nature in a way that inspires empathy, curiosity, and creativity. Children learn about different animals and how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. They experiment with different art techniques and use Crayola® art materials to create frog paintings, ink-diffusion jellyfish, polar bear sculptures, and more!
DAY: Thursday
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Crayola Imagine Arts Academy of NW Houston
COST: $280
CROSS STITCHING
Children complete a cross-stitch project, focusing on basic needle skills.
DAY: Wednesday
YEAR GROUP: Year 4 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Miss Rebecca Tivey
COST: $80
FENCING
Introduction to the exciting Olympic sport of fencing: Discover the art of swordplay, master the techniques of footwork, blade work, and tactics, and engage in thrilling one-on-one combat. Our expert instructors will provide all the necessary equipment for you to begin your journey into this exhilarating sport.
DAY: Thursday
YEAR GROUP: Year 2 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Benoit Bouysset
COST: $320
GFI SOCCER
Open to boys and girls seeking skill development, teamwork and fun. Whether your child is a budding soccer star or just starting out, we have something for everyone.
DAY: Tuesday and Wednesday
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: GFI Soccer
COST: $25 per hour/day
GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics Instruction for all levels. Instruction on basic/ intermediate skills on bars, beam, vaulting and tumbling including strength and flexibility.
DAY: Monday
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Showcase Gymnastics
COST: $210
HIP-HOP DANCE
Our Hip Hop Class is created especially for children interested in learning the foundations of Hip Hop. Using popular and current music the students start learning dances and choreography quickly as well as learning various dance elements. We cheerfully provide children with a fun, positive and nurturing environment so they are able to experience the joys of dance, self-expression and movement. We are thrilled you are interested in our dance class and hope to see your child join us this block!
DAY: Friday
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Tippi Toes
COST: $145
WSKF based in Japan and our diploma is valid worldwide. Certified Instructors: World Shito Ryu Karate Federation (WSKF ) and World Karate Federation (WKF) recognized by IOC (International Olympic Committee).
DAY: Monday & Wednesday (Block includes both days)
YEAR GROUP: Year 2 - Year 13
ORGANIZER: Miyaygi Ken International COST: $600
LEGO CLUB
In this club, students will build on creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking skills and cooperation in order to use Legos to build solutions to various design challenges.
DAY: Thursday
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 3
ORGANIZER: Ms. Lisa McCauley
COST: $80
LITTLE MUSKETEERS
En-Garde! Little Musketeers is designed for students who have never fenced before. The class is led by our Olympian fencing coach Benoit. Students will use safety fencing swords made from flexible plastic which light up when they touch their opponent. Students will wear a safety foil during the class which will be fitted by the coach.
DAY: Wednesday
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 2
ORGANIZER: Mr. Benoit Bouysset
COST: $320
ORCHESTRA
Dedicated to students who are already playing an orchestra instrument for at least two years and are receiving lessons in or outside the school and also have moderate skill for music reading.
DAY: Thursday
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Mrs. Evy Pinto-Peters
COST: $80
RUSSIAN CULTURE CLUB
Enhance proficiency in spoken and written Russian. Explore Russian culture. Discover and discuss Russian literature. Students must be able to speak Russian to join this club.
DAY: Monday morning and Friday afternoon
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 13
ORGANIZER: Mrs. Elena Kiseleva
COST: $70 and $50 based on your selection
SHOW CHOIR
Are you a passionate singer? This could be the perfect club for you! Come and join the best singing club in Houston.
DAY: Tuesday
YEAR GROUP: Year 2 - Year 3
ORGANIZER: James Harvey
COST: $70
SUZUKI VIOLIN
**Students must rent their own instrument.
Monday & Wednesday: BEGINNER
This is for students who are familiar with the fundamentals of playing violin but are still learning skills. (This group is for students who started last year.)
Tuesday & Thursday: INTERMEDIATE
This is for students who are at a more advanced level of techniques and challenges. (This group is for students who started last year or are already taking lessons.)
Friday: INTRODUCTION
This is for students who have no familiarity to the violin and are new to the instrument.
YEAR GROUP: Year 1 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Mrs. Evy Pinto-Peters
TENNIS (INTERMEDIATE)
This specially designed program offers a dynamic blend of personalized coaching, advanced drills, and exhilarating match play, all aimed at honing your skills and taking your game to the next level. Whether you're eyeing competition or seeking to elevate your game, our intermediate level tennis program promises an immersive and enriching experience. Join now to unlock your full potential on the tennis court!
DAY: Monday - Friday (based on your selection)
YEAR GROUP: Year 3 - Year 13
ORGANIZER: Albert Juaneza
COST: $35 per hour/day
WIND BAND
Are you ready to embark on a musical adventure? Join our exciting Wind Band, where the magic of music comes to life! Welcome to any Brass or Woodwind players who can already read music. Don’t forget to bring your own instruments (recorders can be provided). Together, we’ll explore a variety of engaging repertoire that will ignite your passion for performance. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make friends and develop your skills. Sign up today and let the music begin!
DAY: Monday
YEAR GROUP: Year 4 - Year 9
ORGANIZER: Mr. Andrew Cottle
COST: Free
YOGA AND MINDFULNESS
**Students must provide their own yoga mats.
Incorporating playful activities and yoga poses to improve physical and mental well-being, focusing on strength, flexibility, balance, and mindfulness in a fun and engaging class! The children will improve their strength, balance, attention and coordination through fun yoga games, challenging yoga sequences as well as partner and group poses. Mindfulness and meditation will be woven throughout to teach the children healthy stress and anxiety coping mechanisms and work on building confidence, self-esteem in a non-competitive environment.
DAY: Friday
YEAR GROUP: Year 3 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Ms. Angela Dunne
COST: $125
YOUNG INTERPRETERS
A course that trains children to use their spoken languages to help new students feel comfortable in school. Young Interpreters support new students by showing them around the school, and helping them communicate with others in different languages. This course is designed for all learners who are passionate about languages, who speak or learn other languages. Students will learn how to use different languages to communicate effectively. At the end of the course, everyone will receive a badge and a certificate.
DAY: Wednesday
YEAR GROUP: Year 4 - Year 6
ORGANIZER: Mrs. Anna Czebiolko
COST: $80
VOLLEYBALL
Middle School (MS) and High School (HS) girls off season volleyball club. Also, open to Year 6 students.
DAY: Friday
YEAR GROUP: Year 6 - Year 12
ORGANIZER: Ms. Sara Lopez
COST: $50
