TERM 1
PRIMARY CO-CURRICULAR & ENRICHMENT (CCEs)
2026/27 2024/24 TERM 3
YEARS 3-4 BEFORE SCHOOL MONDAY
Strings*
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
LUNCH Aural Training Grade 4&5 (Yrs 3-6)* Fine Motor Skills - Finger Gym (Yr 3)* Recorder Club
Music Theory Beginner (Yrs 3-6) Music Theory (Yrs 3-6) Wake Up Club (Yr 4)*
Horse Riding Club (Yrs 3-6) Parent Paid Strings* Guitars* - Beginners
Woodwind & Brass* - Beginners
Social Squad (Yr 3)*
Sensory Regulation Club* Thrive Club (Yr 4)*
AFTER SCHOOL Basketball Mixed (Yrs 3-4) Open Swimming Mixed (Yrs 3 -4) - Competitive Squad*
Board Games (Yrs 3-6) Chess Club (Yrs 4-6) Eco Club (Yrs 3-6) Engineering Club - Kapla Football Girls (Yrs3-4) - Open Gymnastics Club Mixed Jewellery Making Club Junior Duke Club (Yrs 3-6) Mission Impossible Agency STEM Club (Girls only Term 1) Splash & Dash Mixed (Yr 4 upwards only) - Open STEM / Maths Club - be a Taskmaster (Yr 3)* The Music Makers Club (Yrs 3-6) Art Club Cooking Club (Yr 3) Crochet Club (Yr 4) Land Training (Yr3&4)* Line Dancing Club (Yr 3-6) Mad Scientist Club Netball (Yrs3-4) - Open Production * (Yrs 3-6 2025/26 Matilda Cast only Term 1) STEM / Maths Club - be a Taskmaster (Yr 4)* Swimming U9 (Yr3-4) Development Squad Only* Swimming U9 (Yrs 3-4) (4pm-4.50pm) Competitive Squad* Touch Rugby Mixed (Yrs 3-4) Open Choir (Yrs 3-6) Coding & Robotics Club (Yr 4) Cooking Club (Yr 4) Dance Club Eid Al Etihad Show Club* Fit & Fun Club Football Fixtures (Girls) U9 (for those selected) Speak Up Club* (Yr 3) Student Leadership Club (Yrs 3-6) Swimming U9 (Yr3-4) - Competitive & Development Squad* Touch Rugby U9 Fixtures - for those selected
* DENOTES INVITE ONLY
YEARS 5-6 BEFORE SCHOOL
LUNCH
AFTER SCHOOL
MONDAY
Strings* Concert Band*- Junior Drumming Group*
Aural Training Grade 4&5 (Yrs 3-6)*
Netball U11 (Yr5 & 6) Squads* Introduction to Contact Rugby Mixed Only (Yr5-6) Swimming Mixed U11 (Yrs 5-6) - Competitive Squad*
TUESDAY
Violin/Cello Time* Guitars* The Tune Crew* (Yr 5)
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Music Theory Beginner (Yrs 3-6) Music Theory (Yrs 3-6) Wake Up Club (Yr 5)*
Sensory Sanctuary Club*
Recorder Club
Basketball Boys Only Yr 5-6 - Open Board Games (Yrs 3-6) Chess Club (Yrs 4-6) Cooking Club (Yr 5) Dance Club Eco Club (Yrs 3-6) Eid Al Etihad Show Club* Football Fixtures U11 (Yr5-6) for those selected Junior Duke Club (Yrs 3-6) Netball fixtures U11 (Yr5-6) for those selected The Music Makers Club (Yrs 3-6) TOMS Rock School* Splash & Dash Mixed (Yr 5 & 6 upwards) - Open Art Club Coding and Robotics Club Crochet Club (Yr 4) Golf (Yr5&6) Paid CCE - Open Land Training (Yr5-6)* Line Dancing Club (Yr 3-6) Movie Sets Creation Club (supporting Primary Production) Production Club* (Yrs 3-6 2025/26 Matilda Cast only Term 1) STEM / Maths Design a Theme Park Project (Yr 5&6)* Swimming U11 (Yrs 5-6) Development Squad* Swimming (4pm-4.50pm) U11 (Yr5-6) Competitive Squad*
Horse Riding Club (Yrs 3-6) Parent Paid Strings*
Choir (Yrs 3-6) Cooking Club (Yr 6) Creative Writing Club Football Boys (Yrs5&6) Open French Language & Culture Club Netball Girls (Yrs5&6) (Open but not for Squad Members) Snack & Chat Club Student Leadership Club (Yrs 3-6) Swimming U11 (Yr5-6) - Competitive & Development Squad*
The Melody Crew * (Year 6) Woodwind & Brass - Beginner* String Quartet*
* DENOTES INVITE ONLY
CCE TIMELINE & PARENT ACTION DEADLINES
09:00 17/09/26
12:00 noon 21/09/26
07.30 21/09/26
12:00 noon 24/09/26
25/09/26
09:00 25/09/26
28/09/26
4/12/26
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.
SUPPORT
We’re here to help, so if you have any questions, please contact The Parent Communication Team (bsakcce@britishschool.sch.ae)
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.
Explorers
Young
THE A-Z OF YOUR CHOICES
Art Aural Training (Grade 4&5)* Basketball Beginner Brass & Woodwind* Beginner Guitars* Board Games Chess Choir Coding and Robotics Concert Band* Cooking Creative Writing Dance Drumming* Eco Club Eid Al Etihad Show* Engineering - Kapla Fine Motor Skills* Fit & Fun Flutes - Junior* Football (Girls)
Football (Boys) French Language & Culture Guitars* Gymnastics (Boys & Girls) Horse Riding Intro to Contact Rugby (Boys & Girls) Jewellery Making Junior Concert Band* Junior Duke Junior Guitars* Line Dancing Mad Scientist Mission Impossible Agency Movie Sets Creation Music Theory Music Theory Beginners Netball (Girls) Production* Rock Band* Recorders
Sensory Sanctuary* Snack & Chat Social Squad* Splash & Dash STEM / Maths* Student Leadership Strings* Swim Squad* Swim Squad & Development* The Melody Crew* The Music Makers The Tune Crew* Thrive Together* Tiny Desk* TOMS Touch Rugby (Boys & Girls) Violin/Cello Time* Wake Up Ready Club* Wake up Wednesday* Woodwind-Beginners*
* DENOTES INVITE ONLY
A-C Chess Club
Coding
ART CLUB
BOARD GAMES
CHESS CLUB
Unleash your creativity in Art club! Join fellow artists to explore new mediums, develop your skills through fun activities, and build a community of creative minds. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting, art club is the perfect place to experiment, share ideas, and bring your imagination to life.
Love a challenge? Join our Board Games Club! Have fun playing a variety of exciting games, learn the rules of new favourites and teach others the games you already love. As you play, you'll develop important skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, strategic thinking and resilience all while making new friends and enjoying some friendly competition. Whether you're an experienced player or just starting out, there's a game for everyone!
A club for those familiar with playing chess come along and develop your skills and strategy! We hope to enter our chess team into competitions against other schools in Abu Dhabi.
CODING and ROBOTICS 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.
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COOKING 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!
Cooking Club
CROCHET Grab a hook, some yarn and bring your imagination along to our crochet club! A welcoming space that allows you to create and connect. Learn fun stitches, make cute creations, share your ideas and meet new friends. Whether you’re a beginner or already love to crochet, everyone is welcome!
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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.
DANCE CLUB
FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE
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.
Ever wanted to find out more about the French speaking world and why French is spoken in so many countries? Or maybe you are interested in French culture, history, music or film or maybe you just want to learn the basics in French or all of the above! Join our French Language and Culture Club and find out more.
ECO CLUB
Entrepreneurs Stall, at Winter Wonderland
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.
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.
FINE MOTOR SKILLS CLUB FINE MOTOR SKILLS Our Year 3 Fine Motor Skills Lunchtime Club provides a fun, supportive environment where children develop hand strength, coordination, and dexterity through engaging activities and games. These sessions help build the fine motor skills needed for handwriting, classroom tasks, and everyday independence while encouraging confidence and enjoyment.
Pre-loved uniform - Eco Club
G-J
Horse Riding
GOLF Parent paid club. Abu Dhabi City Golf Club. Working with professionals, improve your golf game. Some experience of golf required.
GYMNASTICS Whether experienced gymnasts or completely new to the sport, this club is open to all abilities. Throughout the term, children will have the opportunity to learn and develop a range of gymnastics skills in a fun, supportive and active environment. Sessions will focus on improving strength, balance, flexibility, coordination and confidence while encouraging children to challenge themselves and celebrate their progress. Most importantly, children will have lots of fun!
GROW Club HORSE RIDING display their work
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. Also, due to Stable restrictions boys aged 11 or over are not allowed.
JUNIOR DUKE
JEWELLERY MAKING
This is a club for those children who have already signed up for and are working through their Junior Duke Award - Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Support and guidance will be provided to help the children complete the assigned tasks and activities.
Spend Tuesday afternoons getting creative and practising mindfulness in Jewellery Club. Experiment with beads of different shapes, size and colour to make a truly original bracelet or necklace for yourself or a friend!
STEM / MATHS* Where talented mathematicians will be challenged to develop their problem solving, reasoning and all-round numeric skills, with a STEM focus.
Lego Club
Year 5&6 - Design a Theme Park Project Year 3&4 - Taskmaster tasks e.g. build a paper tower, marble run and mystery patterns.
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE AGENCY STEM CLUB (GIRLS ONLY TERM 1) Do you love building, inventing and solving tricky problems? Then it's time to become a special agent in the Mission Possible Agency (MPA)!
Maths Mastery
L-M
Each week, you'll receive a confidential mission packed with exciting challenges. You might need to build the tallest tower, rescue a stranded explorer, design a bridge, create an amazing invention or solve a mystery using your teamwork and imagination.
Put on your dancing shoes and join our brand-new Line Dancing Club for Years 3–6!
Working with your fellow agents, you'll plan, build, test and improve your ideas using a wide range of creative materials. Every mission is different, and there are no wrong answers, only brilliant ideas waiting to be discovered!
Come along to learn exciting, easy-to-follow line dances, move to great music, and have lots of fun with friends. Whether you've danced before or you're a complete beginner, everyone is welcome!
Earn Mission Points for creativity, teamwork, resilience and thinking like a real engineer or inventor as you work your way up the MPA ranks.
You'll build confidence, learn cool new routines, stay active, and have a fantastic time every week.
Are you ready to accept the challenge? Your next mission is waiting…
LINE DANCING
Just bring your energy, enthusiasm, and a smile. Yee-haw! We can't wait to see you on the dance floor.
M MAD SCIENTIST 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.
MOVIE SETS CREATION Lights, camera, create! Join our Art & Craft Movie Set Creation Club, where imagination comes to life behind the scenes. Working alongside the School Production Club, students will help design and build exciting large-scale sets and props for our school productions. In terms without a school production, budding designers will create their own A3-sized movie sets, crafting backdrops and props to bring stories to life on screen. From painting dramatic scenery to building incredible props, this club is perfect for creative minds who love making movie magic!
CHOIR
RECORDERS
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.
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.
CONCERT BAND *
Guitars
MUSIC
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.
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!
DRUMMING *
STRINGS - PRIMARY *
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.
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.
GUITARS * These invite clubs; Beginner Guitars* and Primary 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.
BRASS - PRIMARY *
MUSIC THEORY
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.
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.
* DENOTES INVITE ONLY
ROCK SCHOOL *
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.
*NEW STUDENTS with a musical background are welcome to contact the Music Department to explore available opportunities to join ensembles, lessons or other activities.
MUSIC Woodwind - Beginners
Woodwind - Beginners
MUSIC MAKERS
VIOLIN / CELLO TIME *
Love making music? Join Music Makers, a fun and exciting ensemble where students explore music through ukuleles, tuned percussion, and untuned percussion instruments. Working together as a team, students will learn how to play as part of an ensemble while developing essential musical skills such as keeping a steady pulse, performing rhythms, listening to others, and playing with confidence.
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.
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.
TUNE CREW * This invited opportunity provides young musicians in Year 5 an opportunity who love to sing and want to take their vocal skills further. Students in this ensemble should be having singing lessons either inside or outside of school.
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 & BRASS - BEG.* This beginner club is the perfect starting point for our youngest musicians as they begin their ensemble journey. Rehearsals focus on developing confidence and fundamental ensemble skills within individual instrument sections before bringing everyone together to perform as a full ensemble.
* DENOTES INVITE ONLY
N-R
DANCE CLUB The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) is Abu Dhabi’s leading British not-for-profit, co-educational day school. From Nursery to A Level (3 – 18) our dynamic school culture offers students an enriching experience and outstanding results.
National Day Show
Eid Al Etihad 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!
PRODUCTION* Yrs 3-6 2025/26 Matilda Cast only Term 1 The Primary Production continues from last academic year due to the show being postponed in Term 3. The performances are planned for November 2026.
Aladdin Primary Production
National Day Show
Science Society
Snack & Chat
SENSORY SANCTUARY*
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Sensory Sanctuary offers a calm and supportive environment where students can explore a range of sensory experiences designed to promote emotional regulation, wellbeing and resilience. Through purposeful activities, mindful movement and opportunities to connect with peers, children develop self-regulation strategies while building confidence in a relaxed and welcoming space
SOCIAL SQUAD* Social Squad is a fun and supportive group designed to build confidence in communication, active listening, and empathy. Through interactive games and team-based activities, the group helps students strengthen their social interaction skills in a relaxed and positive environment.
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!
SPEAK UP* Speak up! The club will support the school's wider focus on improving oracy by providing selected pupils with a fun and engaging environment in which to develop speaking, listening and communication skills.
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP
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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.
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Aims: Increase confidence when speaking Develop active listening, turn taking and appropriate responses Helps pupils express ideas clearly and extend answers Develop vocabulary Create positive attitudes towards speaking and listening
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SPORT BASKETBALL - U9 (YRS 3&4) MIXED - OPEN
FOOTBALL FIXTURES - U9 GIRLS’ (IF SELECTED)
Open session - develop basketball skills and team strategy.
Invite to competitive matches.
BASKETBALL - U11 (YRS 5&6) BOYS OPEN
FOOTBALL - U11 (YRS 5&6) BOYS - OPEN
Open session - develop basketball skills and team strategy.
Open session - develop football skills and team strategy. Selected girls will play fixtures on a Tuesday.
FOOTBALL - U9 (YRS 3&4) GIRLS - OPEN
FOOTBALL FIXTURES - U11 BOYS (IF SELECTED)
Open session - develop football skills and team strategy. Selected girls will play fixtures.
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
SWIM SQUAD - U9 & U11 (YEARS 3-6) - INVITE
An invitation-only squad for committed swimmers looking to further develop their strength, stamina and technique needed for training and competition.
Invite session - squad development.
SWIM SQUAD & DEVELOPMENT NETBALL FIXTURES - U11 (YRS 5&6) GIRLS - INVITE
Invite to competitive matches.
INTRO TO CONTACT RUGBY U11 (YEARS 5&6) BOYS & GIRLS OPEN Open session - develop Rugby skills and team strategy.
U9 & U11 (YEARS 3-6) - INVITE
An invitation-only squad for swimmers looking to build confidence and further develop their progress towards future squad opportunities.
SWIM SQUAD LAND TRAINING - U9 & U11 (YEARS 3-6) - INVITE
An invitation-only session for competitive squad swimmers, designed to develop strength, mobility, stability and injury prevention to support performance in the pool.
SPLASH AND DASH (Year 4-6) Athletes will develop their swimming and running skills through fun, engaging training sessions, while building fitness, confidence and race-specific skills for Splash & Dash events. **Must be able to swim 200m competently
TOUCH RUGBY BOYS AND GIRLS - U9 OPEN Open Session - A fun and inclusive club where students develop core rugby skills, teamwork, agility and game awareness through non-contact touch rugby.
T-Y 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.
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.
WAKE UP READY* Wake Up Ready is an energising morning club designed to prepare pupils for a positive start to the school day. Through fun gross motor activities, sensory circuits and movement challenges, students develop coordination, balance and body awareness while improving focus, regulation and readiness to learn in an engaging and supportive environment.