Email: cca@dohacollege.com Website: www.dohacollege.com
OUR PROGRAMME
Doha College places great importance on a wide ranging and accessible Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme. Within the College CCAs are seen as one of the pillars of a holistic education alongside strong academic and pastoral pillars.
We aim to prepare pupils for life in a modern society by equipping them to be responsible, respectful citizens who contribute to society; developing their understanding of both British values and appreciation of our diverse environment.
The CCA program aims to develop enthusiastic, collaborative, reflective, excellent communicators, creative thinkers, active global citizens, and independent enquirers. It also fosters problem solvers, and innovative and enterprising learners. The school also encourages pupils to participate in a wide variety of experiences to further enhance their soft skills through community and charity work.
By fostering a diverse and engaging co-curricular experience, Doha College helps pupils develop a well-rounded education and prepare them for success in their future endeavours.
CCAs are seen as the College community coming together for the benefit of all, where relationships between staff and pupils are enhanced and where our older pupils are encouraged to lead their own CCAs for the benefit of their peers and younger students.
Doha College uses a simple, convenient and fair registration system, Schools Buddy, to support and allocate CCAs appropriately.
CCAs run from 14.05 to 15.05 daily. The exact schedule for each term varies on the term dates, national and religious holidays.
This guide has been developed to give you a better understanding of how our CCAs work and to equip you to contribute to the vibrant life outside the classroom.
AIM
Excellence beyond the classroom.
OBJECTIVE
To provide ALL pupils with the opportunity of a holistic, inclusive, values and skills based education, beyond the classroom, that develops global citizens who are ready for work and life.
The CCAs are categorised into three areas: Sport, Skills, and Service.
Understanding the 3 S’s
Skills- This category encompasses a wide range of activities, showcasing the variety of skills and passions present in our pupil body. It includes everything from performing arts to academic clubs and societies, music, debate, and strategic games such as chess. These Skills activities serve as platforms for pupils to discover, articulate, and develop their unique talents.
Sports- This includes both individual and team sports as well as fitness activities. It is aimed at fostering physical health, teamwork, and a competitive spirit. It provides a platform for pupils to refine their athletic abilities and cultivate a lifestyle that values health and activity. Whether it’s on a sports field, a court, or inside a gym, these activities offer a multitude of opportunities for pupils to engage in physical exercise and sportsmanship.
Service- In line with our dedication to community involvement, the Service category emphasises actions tied to community service and philanthropy. By taking part in service-based activities, our pupils cultivate social accountability, empathy, and an understanding of the significance of contributing positively to the broader community.
Primary CCA Programme for 2025-2026
Here is a glimpse of the exciting CCAs we have planned for Primary pupils this year, filled with fun learning and exploration!
Primary CCAs
Active Adventures
An Introduction to Architecture
Around the World Adventures
Art Attack
Art Explorers
Baking – Creative Baking
Ball Games Bonanza
Ball Games
Ballet
Basketball Skills
Beads & Bands Boutique
Beginner Spanish
Book Buddies
Byte-sized Buddies
Chess
Choir – Invite Only
Code Explorers
Creative Canvas
Creative Crochet
Cricket at UDST
Current Affairs
Diorama Boxes
Dodgeball
Drawing Animals
E-Sports
Evo Athletics
Evo Basketball
Evo Football
Evo Multi Sports
Evo Netball (Girls Only)
Evo Swim
Evo Volleyball
Evo Workout for Kids
Finger Knitting
Fitness Games
Fitness
Forensic Science Mysteries
Fun Fit
Fun French
Gardening
Girls Basketball Training – Invite Only
Golf
Green Fingers Green Thumbs
Hama Craft Lab
Handball
Helping Hands
Hip Hop Dance
Hola Amigos!
Interior Designers
Jiu Jitsu
Karaoke Kids
Kind Creations
Kindermusik
Knotty and Nice
Laptop Skills
Learn German
LEGO Builders
Lego Masters
Letters in Motion – Sensory Writing & Word Games
Little GlobeTrotters
Maths Mission
Mindfulness
Mini Architects
Mockingbird Acting and Musical Theatre
Multi Sports
Musical Workshop
Native Arabic
Netball
Non-Baking – Ready, Steady, Recipe!
Non-Baking Kitchen Creations
Online Quizzes
Origami for Beginners
Page Turners
Paper Magic Makers
Photography
Playdough Creations
Prodigy 3D Design and Animation
Prodigy Robotics
Puzzle Pals
Quran Kareem
Radiant Readers
Rebel Gymnastics
Rhythm Rockers
Roller Skating
Rounders
Scientists!
Sketching Studio
STEM
Story Explorers
Stretch & Shine
Tag Rugby (Mixed)
The Game Zone
The Stop Motion Studio
The Storyteller Studio
Tiny Tiles, Big Designs
Trail Blazers
TwinkleToes Ballet
Netball Training
Young Investigators
Quiz It!
Zumba
Secondary CCA Programme for 2025-2026
Here is a glimpse of the exciting CCAs we have planned for Secondary pupils this year, designed to inspire growth, creativity, and collaboration!
Secondary CCAs
3D Printing
Advanced Lab Research Group – Invite Only
An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
Anatomy Club
Art Exploration
Badminton
Basketball
Boys Football
Charities Committee
Composition
Cool Calm & Exam Ready
Cricket
Criminology
Crochet for Charity
DC Maths Squared
Debate Club
DEI Committee
Design & Manufacture
Digital Committee
DofE Bronze
DofE Silver
Drama
Duo Lingo
Eco Committee
Electronic Music Production
EmpowHER Society
EPQ – Invite Only
Experimental Physics
Fast Fashion Club
Film Making
Financial Literacy
FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics
Girls Football
Girls Waterpolo
Golf
Guitar Ensemble
Harvard Science Olympiad
History Club
Japan Craft & Culture Club
Jazz Band
Laser Cut Ornaments
Learn to Bake
Majlis Student Newspaper
Maths in Motion
Messy Science
Mixed Media Animation
Model United Nations (MUN)
Netball
Pass Down Project
Physics Intermediate Olympiad
Piece of Cake – Baking
Pilates
Prodigy 3D Design and Animation
Python Pioneers Club
Quran Recitation & Memorisation
Running Club
School Production
Science, Medicine & Islam
Secondary Boys Jiu Jitsu
Secondary Evo Football
Secondary Mixed Self Defence
Senior Choir
Senior Orchestra
SheCodes
Silver Crest Award
Spanish Dancing
Steel Pan Band
Table Tennis
The Art of Story Telling
The Cooking Club
The Medical Review Club – Invite Only
Touch Rugby Boys
UKMT Intermediate Challenge
University Preparation
Video Games
Wellbeing Committee
PROCEDURES
The Strategic Lead for CCAs is responsible for managing the CCA and works closely with the Primary and Secondary leads along with the CCA administrator . This allows Doha College to run an efficient, sustainable, relevant, fun and high quality CCA provision. Staff are contracted to lead and support at least one CCA per term. Some specialist staff may be required to do more than one.
ORGANISATION OF CLUBS
CCAs activities run from 14.05 to 15.05. each CCA runs for one schedule. Some may last all year. A new programme of CCAs is offered in all terms and varies based on the term dates, national and religious holidays.
BOOKING
The booking of CCAs will be made available through School’s Buddy. Parents will be able to sign up via this application or website for pupils in primary. Parents will be able to sign up for 14 days. For secondary students, in order to foster responsibility and independence, we encourage pupils to select their own preferences. The registration will then close and allocations will be made. Cancellations can only be requested during the first week of the term. CCAs that have space will open to pupils and parents in the second week. No changes after this can be made.
SUPERVISION, SAFETY AND COLLECTIONPRIMARY
The CCA leader will ensure all children leave school with an appropriate adult in Primary. Primary pupils must only be collected by an adult with the appropriate lanyard, except for EYFS and Year 1 children. If another parent is picking up your child, it is imperative that you send a message to the class teacher to inform them. Children will not be released to another adult unless the CCA leader has been informed.
Anyone who picks up your child from a CCA must be aware of the location. Videos have been made to help with finding these locations and are on the school website. Foundation Stage children must be collected by an adult.
• EYFS children must be collected by an adult.
• Year 1 children must be collected by an adult or a 6th Form sibling.
• Year 2-6 children can be collected by an older sibling in Secondary.
Children not collected on time will be taken to the front office. If children are routinely collected late from a CCA, parents will be contacted by the Strategic Lead to discuss the situation.
If a child has been picked up late 3 or more times, they will be asked to leave the CCA.
If a child does not attend a CCA 3 or more times, they will be removed from the CCA.
SUPERVISION, SAFETY AND COLLECTIONSECONDARY
After 14.05 all secondary pupils should be exiting school grounds or going to a CCA. 6th form can remain on site until 15.05. If pupils need to be on site after 14.05, for example, to wait for their younger sibling in a CCA, pupils should be in the secondary library. Pupils need to sign in and sign out of the library area, via the handbook.
This area will be supervised by the Head of Secondary, the Deputy Head Pastoral and the Deputy Head Academic. At 14.05, a Secondary Leadership staff member or the Secondary Lead of CCAs (whoever is on duty), are responsible for ensuring that pupils are in the library, if they are on site and not at a CCA.
Our school nurses are on site till 15.05 and a First-Aider will always be on school premises for the duration of CCAs.
DRESS CODE
Pupils in Primary who have a Sporting CCA can come to school dressed in their PE uniform.
Pupils in Secondary who have a Sporting CCA will be required to change after school.
SCHOOLS BUDDY
SchoolsBuddy is our comprehensive schoolto-home management system that provides an integrated portal for our CCAs. The SchoolsBuddy application is also available to download. This is very user friendly and will help you to familiarise yourself with your children’s CCAs and their pick up locations.
Once the application has been downloaded, please remember to turn on your ‘push notifications’ in your phone settings.
Please find a link to all you need to know about Schools Buddy.
Link herehttps://vimeo.com/838280691/b37e82aa74
In the event of a fire alarm activation, an evacuation message will be broadcast through the tannoy system. Parents are required to assemble promptly at the designated muster point, which is located at the 3G pitch. At the muster point, a headcount will be conducted to ensure everyone’s safety. Parents should remain at the 3G pitch until it has been declared safe to leave by the designated authorities. Meanwhile, our security team will conduct thorough sweeps of all buildings to ensure that everyone has been safely evacuated.
WHAT OUR TEACHERS, PARENTS AND
Miraya had the best time in the Gardening CCA. She absolutely loves it and has been a part of it twice. She loved potting and repotting the plants. They got to dig, rake, plant seeds and saplings and learn a whole lot about plants and flowers. She would come back the most happy after the gardening CCA!
The process of working with the soil, playing with it, understanding it’s texture was very calming and therapeutic for her.
She also really enjoyed guiding the new kids on various aspects of planting and gardening which was wonderful as it gave her tremendous confidence.
She was the most excited to plant trees in school and it was such a proud moment for her.
Pooja Kasal (Parent) - Gardening
TEACHERS, Pupils THINK
I am pleased and proud to have been working alongside our pupils to produce the pupil magazine - ‘Majlis’ - for over 10 years! The magazine has gone through many changes – from a newspaper to a print magazine to an online magazine and, now, to a website – but the one constant has always been that the pupils who have orchestrated these changes have been dedicated to producing a high quality magazine ‘for the students, by the students’. It’s a real joy to see their writing, editing and design skills develop through the CCA.
Claire Fairley (Secondary Teacher)Majlis
My favourite CCA was Spanish, it was lots of fun and I made new friends. The teacher was always kind, smiling and always smiling. I learned lots of new words in Spanish
Evelina Watt (Pupil) -Spanish
I’m delighted to witness the transformative impact our Year 2 fashion club has on students. It’s truly inspiring to see their faces light up with excitement as they explore the world of design. Through sketching, designing, and experimenting with colour, we work together to and bring their visions to life. Our young designers develop invaluable skills while expressing their unique creativity!
-Zara Jelani (Fashion Design)
Linda has been doing CCA almost every day and she is very happy .
I am very satisfied about the different choices Doha College is giving us .
Thriathlon is her favourite one together with musical theatre in which she really improves her skills every day , bonds with new friends and built more confidence.
Maria Cristina Floriano (Parent) -Triathlon
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