TERM 1
PRIMARY CO-CURRICULAR & ENRICHMENT CLUBS (CCEs)
2025/26
YEARS 3-4
BEFORE SCHOOL LUNCH AFTER SCHOOL
Cricket Academy (Yrs 4-6)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Swim Squad * (Yrs 3-6 Invite after trials)
WEDNESDAY
Drumming * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Strings Primary * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Concert Band * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Brass - Primary * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Violin / Cello Time *(Yrs 3-6 Invite)
Woodwind - Beginners * (Yrs 3-4 Invite)
THURSDAY
Cricket Academy (Yrs 4-6)
Music Theory * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Music Theory Beginner (Yrs 4-6)
Wake Up Wednesday * (Yrs 3-6 Invite)
Horse Riding Club (Yrs 3-6) Day TBC
Recorders (Yrs 3-6)
Tiny Desk* (Invite)
Flutes - Junior * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Guitars * (Yrs 3-4 Invite)
Strings - Primary * (Yrs 3-6 Invite)
Chess Club (Yrs 4-6)
Cooking Club (Yrs 3-4)
Engineering Club - Kapla (Yrs 3-4)
Football Open (Girls Yrs 3-4)
GROW Club (Yrs 3-6)
Rock School * (Yrs 3-6 Invite)
Snack & Chat Club (Yrs 3-4)
Triathlon BSAK Tritons (Yrs 3-6)
Ukulele (Yrs 3-6)
Yoga Club (Yrs 3-6)
Boccia Club (Yrs 3-6)
Cooking Club (Yrs 3-4)
Eco Club (Yrs 3-6)
Lego Club (Yrs 3-4)
National Day Show * (Yrs 3-4 Invite)
Netball (Yrs 3-4 Girls) Open & Squad
Primary Production * (Yrs 3-6 Invite after open audition)
Touch Rugby U9 (Yrs 3-4 Boys)
Swim Squad & Development* (Years 3-4 Invite)
Thrive Together * (Yr 4 Invite)
Choir (Yrs 3-6)
Creative Writing Club (Yrs 3-4)
Dance Club (Yrs 3-4)
Fit & Fun Club (Yrs 3-4)
Football Fixtures (Yrs 3-4 Girls) 4pm for those selected
Maths Mastery Club * (Yr 3 Invite)
Maths Mastery Club * (Yr 4 Invite)
MENA Cooking Club (Yrs 3-4)
Messy Play * (Yrs 3-4 Invite)
Robotix Club (Yrs 3-6)
Swim Squad & Development * (Years 3-6 Invite)
Student Leadership Club (Yrs 3-6)
Touch Rugby Fixtures (Yrs 3-4) 4pm for those selected
FRIDAY
The Melody Crew * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
* DENOTES INVITE ONLY
YEARS 5-6
BEFORE SCHOOL LUNCH AFTER SCHOOL
Cricket Academy (Yrs 4-6)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Drumming * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Strings - Primary * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Concert Band * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Guitars * (Yrs 5-6 Invite)
Brass - Primary * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Violin / Cello Time* (Yrs 3-6 Invite)
WEDNESDAY
Cricket Academy (Yrs 4-6)
Music Theory * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Music Theory Beginner (Yrs 4-6)
Wake Up Wednesday * (Yrs 3-6 Invite)
Horse Riding (Day TBC) (Yrs 3-6)
Strings - Primary * (Yrs 3-6 Invite)
THURSDAY
Flutes - Junior * (Yrs 4-6 Invite)
Recorders (Yrs 3-6)
Tiny Desk (Invite)
Netball Girls (Yrs 5-6) Open & Squad
Intro Contact Rugby (Yrs 5-6 Boys)
Swim Squad (Yrs 3-6 Invite after trials)
Chess Club (Yrs 4-6)
Basketball Open (Yrs 5-6 Boys)
Cooking Club (Yrs 5-6)
Dance Club (Yrs 5-6)
Entrepreneurship Club (Yrs 5-6)
Football Fixtures (Yrs 5-6 Boys) 4pm for those selected
GROW Club (Yrs 3-6)
National Day Show Club * (Yrs 5-6 Invite)
Netball Girls Fixtures (Yrs 5-6) 4pm for those selected
Rock School * (Yrs 3-6 Invite)
TOMS (Yrs 5-6)
Triathlon BSAK Tritons (Yrs 3-6)
Ukulele (Yrs 3-6 Open)
Yoga Club (Yrs 3-6)
Boccia Club (Yrs 3-6)
Coding Club (Yrs 5-6)
Creative Writing Club (Yrs 5-6)
Eco Club (Yrs 3-6)
Maths Mastery Club* (Yr 5 Invite)
Maths Mastery Club * (Yr 6 Invite)
Primary Production (Yrs 3-6 Invite after open auditions)
Swim Squad & Development * (Yrs 3-6 Invite)
Science Society Club (Yrs 5-6)
Taste of the Mediterranean Club (Yrs 5-6)
Choir (Yrs 3-6)
Cooking Club (Yrs 5-6)
Football (Yrs 5-6 Boys) Open
Football (Yrs 5-6 Boys) Squads*
Netball Squad BSME * (Yrs 5-6 Girls Invite)
Robotix Club (Yrs 3-6)
Snack & Chat Club (Yrs 5-6)
Social Squad Club * (Yr 6 Invite)
Swim Squad & Development * (Yrs 5-6 Invite)
Student Leadership Club (Yrs 3-6)
Times Tables Club * (Yr 5 Invite)
CCE TIMELINE & PARENT ACTION DEADLINES
09:00 12/09/25 12:00 PM 16/09/25 09:00 19/09/25 22/09/25 5/12/25
09:00 15/09/25 19/09/25 12:00 PM 18/09/25
SUPPORT
We’re here to help, so if you have any questions, please contact Mrs Christine Small (csmall@britishschool.sch.ae)
OUR CLUBS
At BSAK, our world class curriculum is delivered alongside an array of engaging co-curricular and enrichment opportunities, which complement each other in providing students with opportunities to explore new interests, deepen thinking and develop their talents.
APPLYING TO CLUBS & ASSIGNING PLACES
Even with such a diverse range of opportunities, it is impossible to provide every student with each one of their initial choices. We do try our very best and do not run a first come, first served booking system, instead we assign students to clubs randomly from the application lists. We then manage the lists of students who are not selected to try and provide them with the opportunity of their choice in the following Term.
Some clubs are invite only, and these are marked with an asterix.* Others are open for all.
You will know if your child has been selected for an invite club before the main application window opens.
THE A-Z OF YOUR CHOICES Explorers
Basketball (Boys)
Boccia
Brass - Primary*
Chess
Choir
Coding
Concert Band*
Cooking
Creative Writing
Cricket Academy
Dance
Drumming*
Eco Club
Engineering - Kapla
Entrepreneurship
Fit & Fun
Flutes - Junior*
Football (Girls)
Football (Boys)
GROW
Guitars*
Horse Riding
Lego
Maths Mastery*
MENA Cooking
Messy Play*
Music Theory
National Day Show*
Netball (Girls)
Primary Production*
Recorders
Robotix
Rock School*
Touch Rugby (Boys)
Intro to contact Rugby (Boys)
Science Society
Social Squad
Student Leadership
Strings - Primary*
Swim Squad*
Swim Squad & Development*
Taste of the Mediterranean
Triathlon BSAK Tritons
The Melody Crew* Thrive Together
Tiny Desk*
Times Tables
TOMS
Ukulele
Violin/Cello Time*
Wake Up Wednesday*
Woodwind-Beginners*
Yoga
* DENOTES INVITE ONLY
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BOCCIA
Boccia is a fun co-ed sport of control and accuracy, similar to curling or lawn bowling. Games last four or six ends. Players propel balls towards the target or “jack” ball. The closest side to the target ball when all the balls have been played, scores. Boccia can be played head to head, in teams of three, or in pairs.
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CHESS CLUB
CODING
A club for those familiar with playing chesscome along and develop your skills and strategy! We hope to enter our chess team into competitions against other schools in Abu Dhabi.
This club offers students the opportunity to write code for a game or other interactive programme. Initially, students will use block based code with subsequent progression to text based programming language.
Coding
Chess Club
CCOOKING CLUB
Learn to prepare and make a range of tasty recipes. Alternate weekly between baking in the Food Tech Room and preparing recipes like smoothies, salads, and wraps in class. Parents will receive recipes in advance and are asked to help their child prepare ingredients at home the night before.
CREATIVE WRITING
Language is a wonderful thing and in this club, you will learn to develop your use of written language to skillfully represent on paper (or screen) the ideas and thoughts you have in your mind. You want the reader to see in their heads what you have in yours!
CRICKET ACADEMY
Cricket is popular at BSAK and the academy highlights the School’s commitment to develop strong teams to compete in the local tournaments. There will be a training session for every student in the school from Years 4-6 with both nets and outdoor fielding sessions. This session is for students from Years 4-6 and runs in the mornings, 6.15am to 7.15am. There is no
Cricket Academy
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DANCE CLUB
Do you love to dance? Have you got the moves? Would you like to choreograph, perform and express yourself through a whole range of dance and musical genres? If this is you, then join our energetic Dance Club for flexibility, fun and friendship.
ECO CLUB
Join us for ECO Club where we will lead lots of fun sustainable projects such as our pre-loved uniform and book shops, beach cleans, recycling drives, eco assemblies and much more.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Unleash your creativity, build business skills, and work as a team to bring your unique product ideas to life. Design logos, develop brand names, calculate costs, and create items to sell! All money raised will go toward buying new books and games for each Year Group to enjoy during ‘Hot Play’ times.Please note: Children must bring their own materials and equipment to create their products.
ENGINEERING (KAPLA)
Build exciting structures using KAPLA and junk modeling. Children will explore different joining techniques to create strong, imaginative models. With KAPLA’s unique planks, no glue or fixings needed, students can construct stable, creative designs while developing logical thinking, creativity, and perseverance.
Pre-loved uniform - Eco Club
FIT & FUN
This club is all about increasing your daily steps and getting fit in a fun and gentle way. We will be power walking around school and playing games to get us moving. Children are encouraged to bring a Fitbit or pedometer to measure their steps.
Entrepreneurs Stall, at Winter Wonderland
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GROW Club display their work
GROW
Join us at GROW, our exciting club where children will embark on a green-fingered adventure! Discover the joys of gardening as we cultivate our very own vegetables, from seed to harvest. Experience the satisfaction of nurturing plants and watch them thrive, before enjoying the fruits (or rather, veggies!) of our labour in delicious school meals. Get ready to dig in, get your hands dirty, and grow with us at GROW!
HORSE RIDING
Start your day with early morning horse riding at the Royal Stables (meet at 6:10am). This club is perfect for beginners or those with limited riding experience.You'll have lessons with a professional instructor, learning to trot independently and care for your horse with grooming, saddling, and more!
Please note: This is a paid club run by the Royal Stables. Day to be confirmed.
Horse Riding
LEGO
Do you like designing and making things? Are you creative? Do you like LEGO? This one's for you! Come and build, invent, and bring your ideas to life!
MATHS MASTERY*
Where talented mathematicians will be challenged to develop their problem solving, reasoning and all-round numeric skills, with the opportunity to participate in Maths Competitions. This is an invite only club.
MMENA COOKING
Love to cook or entertain? Join us to explore tasty recipes from the MENA region! Each week, you'll alternate between cooking and baking in the Food Tech Room and preparing no-cook recipes like smoothies, salads, wraps, and couscous dishes in a classroom. Recipes will be emailed in advance. Parents will need to provide ingredients and support with preparation the night before.
MESSY PLAY*
Messy Play Club is a unique, child-centred space where children explore and create through non-directive play. Each week features a new sensory play substance - like slime, playdough, or kinetic sand - encouraging creativity, confidence, and emotional development. Join us for fun, freedom, and connection through the joy of messy play!
CHOIR
Come and Sing with us! In our choir sessions for Term 1, students will explore a variety of seasonal songs, focusing on developing two and three part harmonies. These rehearsals are designed to prepare for the upcoming Carols by Candlelight performance. No prior experience is required.
CONCERT BAND *
This invite ensemble club is for Primary aged musicians ready to experience the excitement of playing in a full concert band. Students will rehearse fun and challenging repertoire, focusing on teamwork, listening, and ensemble skills.
DRUMMING *
This high energy invite club introduces students to the fundamentals of rhythm, coordination, and percussion technique. Using a mix of drums and handheld instruments, students will learn to play as a group and create exciting beats together. Students should be having drum lessons either inside or outside of school to be of the level to join this ensemble.
MUSIC
BRASS - PRIMARY *
This invite club is for students learning trumpet, trombone, or other brass instruments who are ready to play in a supportive ensemble. Rehearsals focus on building confidence, sound production, and coordination.
* DENOTES INVITE ONLY
FLUTES - JUNIOR *
Designed for beginner flutists who are having lessons either inside or outside of school, this invited club supports students in developing tone, technique, and ensemble confidence. Players will rehearse simple pieces and enjoy making music with others.
GUITARS *
These invite clubs; Primary Guitars* and Junior Guitars*, are for guitarists who are already taking lessons, either in or outside of school. Students will come together to develop ensemble skills, explore chords and strumming patterns, and play songs as a group. It’s a fun and supportive setting for young guitarists to build confidence and musical ability through collaborative playing.
MUSIC THEORY
Develop your music theory skills in a supportive space, with tailored sessions to meet each student’s stage of learning. Beginner Club is open to all levels, with no prior experience. Music Theory * is an invite club to those progressing through Grades 2–5. A great resource for those learning an instrument, in or out of school.
RECORDERS
The recorders club is a fantastic stepping stone to learning how to play woodwind instruments. In this open club, students will learn the finger placements for the different notes and begin playing songs in a group setting.
ROCK SCHOOL *
Ready to rock? Our selective Rock School is for 12 Year 5/6 rockstars. You’ll jam with cool pop and rock songs in your band (6 in each). Play lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, drums, vocals, or keys! Fun shows, awesome tunes – this is your moment to shine!
STRINGS - PRIMARY *
An invite ensemble club for string players who have developed confidence on their instruments. Invited students will learn how to play as a cohesive group while exploring a variety of musical styles and techniques. Students should be having lessons on a string instrument either inside or outside of school to be of the level to join this ensemble.
*NEW STUDENTS with a musical background are welcome to contact the Music Department to explore available opportunities to join ensembles, lessons or other activities.
Guitars
MUSIC
Woodwind - Beginners
THE MELODY CREW *
This invited club is for young musicians who love to sing and want to take their vocal skills further. Students will explore harmonies, improve vocal technique, and prepare songs for performances throughout the year. Students in this ensemble should be having singing lessons either inside or outside of school.
TINY DESK *
This invited opportunity provides young musicians a platform to perform as either a soloist or with a small ensemble in a casual, creative space in front of their peers.
UKULELE
Love making music? Join the Ukulele Club to explore rhythms and melodies on this beautiful instrument. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, come play, learn, and create joyful sounds together!
VIOLIN / CELLO TIME *
A fun and focused invite club for developing string players to refine technique and perform in a small ensemble. Students will receive guidance on musicality and posture while enjoying playing with peers.
WAKE UP WEDNESDAY *
An invited lively morning performance opportunity for young musicians to perform as a soloist or with a small ensemble with focus on building confidence for external exams.
WOODWIND - BEGINNERS *
This invite club is for students who have recently started flute, clarinet, or saxophone and are ready to begin playing in a group setting. Sessions focus on foundational ensemble skills like tuning, rhythm, and blending.
DENOTES INVITE ONLY *
Flutes - Junior
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NATIONAL DAY SHOW*
Take pride in showing your love of Emirati culture through traditional dances. Celebrate heritage with rhythm, movement, and unity. Be part of something special on this important day!
PRIMARY PRODUCTION
The Primary Production Auditions will be held at the beginning of Term 1. This club will run until Term 3 and weekly commitment is essential. Through this club you will learn how to sing, dance and act but more importantly how to work as an group with a shared vision and goal.
ROBOTIX
Discover the learning blocks of Robotix as we integrate the sciences of coding and mechanics, exploring the fundamentals of how robots work, and how they can be controlled with code.
Aladdin Primary Production National Day Show
National Day Show
SSOCIAL SQUAD*
Social Squad is a fun and supportive group for Year 6 boys, designed to build confidence in communication, active listening, and empathy. Through interactive games and team-based activities, the group helps boys strengthen their social interaction skills in a relaxed and positive environment.
SCIENCE SOCIETY
Do you like finding out new things? Are you interested in the world around you? If so, come along and work with others to plan and carry out investigations in order to answer questions you may have, to try to explain observations made.
SNACK & CHAT
Snack and chat offers a warm, relaxed and welcoming opportunity to build relationships with children outside your normal circle of friends and across year groups. We have a lovely mix of girls and boys. It gives opportunities for turn taking and actively listening to each other without interrupting, key skills when having conversations. We all take it in turns to make large pots of tea and serve each other, have a snack and chat about all things under the sun!
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
This club is an invite club for all Student Leaders but other children can also sign up. You will work with Sixth Form students and staff to learn to deliver playground games at break times through the week. You will also develop your leadership skills in other ways.
Snack & Chat
SPORT
BASKETBALL - U11 (YRS
5&6) BOYS’ - OPEN
Open session - develop basketball skills and team strategy.
CRICKET ACADEMY
The BSAK cricket academy highlights the School’s commitment to develop strong teams to compete in the local tournaments. Training sessions will cover both nets and outdoor fielding. This session is for students from Years 4-6.
FOOTBALL
- U9 (YRS 3&4)
GIRLS’ - OPEN
Open session - develop football skills and team strategy. Selected girls will play fixtures on a Thursday.
FOOTBALL
FIXTURES - U9
GIRLS’ (IF SELECTED)
Invite to competitive matches.
FOOTBALL
- U11 (YRS 5&6)
BOYS’ - OPEN
Open session - develop football skills and team strategy. Selected girls will play fixtures on a Tuesday.
FOOTBALL FIXTURES - U11
BOYS’ (IF SELECTED)
Invite to competitive matches.
NETBALL
- U9 (YRS 3&4)
GIRLS’ - OPEN
Open session - develop netball skills and team strategy.
SPORT
NETBALL - U11 (YEARS 5&6)
GIRLS’ - OPEN
Open session - develop netball skills and team strategy.
NETBALL SQUAD - U11 (YRS
5&6) GIRLS’ - INVITE
Invite session - squad development.
NETBALL FIXTURES - U11 (YRS
5&6) GIRLS’ - INVITE
Invite to competitive matches.
INTRO TO CONTACT RUGBYU11 (YEARS 5&6) BOYS’ - OPEN
Open session - develop Rugby skills and team strategy.
SWIM SQUAD - U9 & U11 (YEARS 3-6) - INVITE
Invite session - develop strength, stamina and technique.
SWIM SQUAD & DEVELOPMENTU9 & U11 (YEARS 3-6) - INVITE
Invite session - squad development.
TOUCH RUGBY FIXTURESU9 (IF SELECTED)
Invite to competitive matches.
TRIATHLON BSAK TriTons
Come join the BSAK TriTons. This is an open invite club to Year 5, 6 and Secondary aged students where athletes will be given training in the three disciplines and all things triathlon.
Requirements:
● Swim for 200m continuously
● Have experience in running
● Be confident on a bike
● Own a bike or plan to purchase/borrow a bike
These requirements will be upheld for the safety and enjoyment of all involved.
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TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Ciao! Are you a budding linguist? In this club, you will learn all about Italian and Greek culture and language. Did you know that over 60% of ALL English words come from Greek or Latin? We will explore these roots and the exciting cultures they come from, sample and compare music and food and you’ll even get the chance to prepare some yummy food! Sas perimenoume!
THRIVE TOGETHER*
Thrive Together is a club designed to nurture children’s social and emotional development through games, creative activities and mindfulness. It aims to build confidence, foster emotional resilience and support the development of social skills.
Mediterranean Food
Primary Children stretch with a Yoga instructor
TIMES TABLES*
This is an engaging after-school programme designed to support children who struggle to remember and apply their multiplication facts. Using a variety of fun, multi-sensory games and hands-on activities, the club helps children strengthen their times table knowledge in an enjoyable and supportive environment.
TOMS
Inspired by the values of the TOMS Shoes company, which is known for its commitment to giving back, this club encourages students to engage in community service, raise awareness about global issues, and participate in fundraising efforts. Join us and make a positive impact both locally and around the world through acts of kindness and social responsibility.
YOGA
Relax, keep fit and find some to breathe and take a moment. Bliss.
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