Whole School Co-Curricular and Student Outreach Programmes Booklet by Amman Baccalaureate School

2021-2022 Co-Curricular & Student Outreach Programmes Booklet

TABLE OF CONTENTS • Intro

• KG:

3 4

-Stallions Academy

• Primary School:

-Al Sawsanah Award

-Stallions Athletics

-Stallions Academy

-Stallions Arts

-Stallions Clubs

• Middle Years & IB Colllege:

-El Hassan Youth Award

-Sarvath El Hassan Award

-Stallions Athletics

-Stallions Arts

-Stallions Clubs

-Student Outreach Division

INTRO

The Amman Baccalaureate School is proud to offer our students a comprehensive co curricular programme which aims to expand the student experience beyond the classroom in athletics, arts, community service and leadership to cater to the many interests and talents of our students. This booklet offers a brief outline of each activity available to students in the Primary, Middle and IB Diploma Years Programmes with important information pertaining to each. We look forward to seeing all our ABS Stallions on the field, court, track, stage or in the community demonstrating all the qualities of AL-TARBIYEH and more. If you have any questions, please contact us at cocurricular@abs.edu.jo or at 077 577 7766.

Go Stallions!

Omar Abdalla

Director of Co-Curricular Activities/Athletics

KG CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME

STALLIONS ACADEMY

The Stallions KG Co Curricular Programme provides KG students the opportunity to experience many different activities, clubs and sports. With so much to offer, students can kick, run, jump, dance, paint, flip or explore the wonders of books. Activities that will be offered include the following but not limited to:

Football

Basketball

Gymnastics

Art & Crafts

Cycling Club Arabic Book/ Reading Club

Lego Club

Important Notes:

Zumba

Get Fit

Ballet

English Book/ Reading Club

•Registration will be through the DoubleFirst Engage ABS Parent Portal at the beginning of each term. (Click for Term 1 Calendar) •Registration will be on a first-come first-serve basis until capacity is reached. •Payments (if applicable) must be received before the start of activities, otherwise we cannot accept the registration due to strict attendance policies for the safeguarding of all students at ABS. •KG students enrolled in after-school activities will be escorted to their activities at the end of the school day. •Bus students will be picked up at 7:30am on morning activity days.

Various Activities Who: When: Term: Cost Involved:

KG1 & KG2 1 or 2 times a week either before or after school (Click for full schedule) 1,2,and 3 Varies

PRIMARY SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME

AL SAWSANAH AWARD

The ABS Co Curricular Programme is proudly associated with the Duke of Edinburgh International Award delivered through the three different age specific awards of Al Sawsanah Award, Sarvath El Hassan Award and El Hassan Youth Award. The Al Sawsanah Award, designed for students in Grades 3 to 5, springboards from the co curricular foundation to push students to become more responsible, self-challenging and aware of the world around them while developing intellectual, creative and physical abilities.

The ABS Co Curricular Programme provides students with a wide array of activities for students to choose from to fulfill the requirements of the award. In order to receive the award, students must participate in different creative and athletic activities throughout Grades 3 and 4, and in community service and an expedition in Grade 5. The programme culminates at the end of Grade 5 with the Al Sawsanah Award given to students who have completed the following:

•Three (3) Different Creativity Activities •Three (3) Different Athletic Activities •Two (2) Community Service Activities (to take place on Saturday mornings) •Grade 5 Annual Expedition

Important Notes: •Students may receive credit towards Al Sawsanah Award in the event that they are taking part in an organised, long-term activity outside school. •Registration for any cocurricular activity will be through the DoubleFirst Engage ABS Parent Portal at the beginning of each term. (Click for Term 1 Calendar) •Registration will be on a first-come, first- serve basis until capacity is reached.

STALLIONS ATHLETICS Stallions Athletics is a wonderful opportunity for your child to tryout and be a part of a school team representing the ABS Stallions. Being part of team helps students build many life skills such as cooperation, teamwork, resilience, leadership and good sportsmanship. Students will be able to tryout at the beginning of each term, and choose whether to participate all year in the team or just one term.

Important Notes: •Registration will be through the DoubleFirst Engage ABS Parent Portal at the beginning of each term except for gymnastics (Gymnastics try-outs occur only at the beginning of the year). (Click for Term 1 Calendar) •Please make sure to choose sports whose practice are not on the same days and times. •Students must attend all practices. More than three unexcused absences per term will result in dismissal from the team.

Gymnastics Team Who:

When: Term: Team Size Cost Involved:

Grades 1 to 5; tryouts held in the first two weeks of Term 1 and will determine the 8 students selected for each team 3 times a week (Click for full schedule) (Click for tryout required skills) All year 8 0 JOD

Track & Field Team Who: When: Term:

Cost Involved:

Grades 3 to 5 2 times a week (Click for full schedule) Term 1 ,2 or 3. (Students can choose to participate in one term or more. Registration will be at the beginning of each term) 0 JOD

STALLIONS ACADEMY

Stallions Academy provides Grades 1 to 5 the opportunity to experience many different activities and sports in the company of their friends. With so much to offer students can kick, run, jump, dance, flip or even take a minute to just breathe. Activities that will be offered include the following, but are not limited to:

Football

Basketball

Gymnastics

Handball

Zumba

Dodgeball

Kickball

Track & Field

Badminton

Spirit/Cheer Team

Important Notes: • • • • •

Term: Cost Involved:

Yoga/ Meditation

Registration will be through the DoubleFirst Engage ABS Parent Portal at the beginning of each term. (Click for Term 1 Calendar) Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is reached. Payments (if applicable) must be received before the start of activity. Enrolled Grades 1-3 students may wear PE Kits on day of activity. Bus students will be picked up at 7:30am on morning activity days.

Various Activities Who: When:

Get Fit

Grades 1 to 5 1 or 2 times a week in the mornings or after school (Click for full schedule) Term 1, 2, and 3 Varies

Volleyball

Tennis

STALLIONS ARTS

At ABS we believe that the arts are a crucial part of every students’ learning and development. The arts promote creativity, encourage neural connections, build fine motor skills, and develops problem-solving abilities which are all skills that can be carried over to learn and understand other key subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics and science. Arts that will be offered are the following but not limited to: Calligraphy

Dance

Dabke

Visual Arts

Drama

Guitar

Piano

Melodica

Recorder

Drums

Origami

Fashion Design

Cooking

Sewing

Arabic Creative English Creative Writing/Journal Writing/Journal Writing Writing

Hand Crafts

Important Notes:

Various Arts Who: When: Term: Cost Involved:

Percussion

Grades 1 to 5 1 or 2 times a week in the mornings or after school (Click for full schedule) Term 1,2, and 3 Varies

•Registration will be through the DoubleFirst Engage ABS Parent Portal at the beginning of each term. (Click for Term 1 Calendar) •Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is reached. •Payments (if applicable) must be received before the start of activities. •Bus students will be picked up at 7:30am on morning activity days.

STALLIONS CLUBS

Stallions Clubs offer students the opportunity to explore their passions and connect with others who share the same interests. Clubs of all kinds provide an important sense of community and allows students to delve into interests of all kinds. Clubs that will be available include the following, but are not limited to:

Robotics Club

Chess Club

English Book/ Reading Club

Coding Club

Important Notes: • • • • •

Minecraft Architecture

French Club

Various Clubs Who: When: Term: Cost Involved:

Grades 1 to 5 1 or 2 times a week in the mornings or after school (Click for full schedule) Term 1,2 and 3 Varies

MYS/IBC CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME

EL HASSAN YOUTH AWARD

The El Hassan Youth Award (HYA) Scheme was derived from the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, established in 1956, which spread to several countries in the world under different titles. The ABS Co-Curricular Programme is proudly associated with the Duke of Edinburgh International Award delivered through the three different age specific awards of Al Sawsanah Award, Sarvath El Hassan Award and El Hassan Youth Award. The El Hassan Youth Award Scheme started in Jordan in 1984 as a pilot programme at ABS. The HYA provides a significant opportunity for Jordanian youth between the ages of 14-25 years to enroll in selfchallenging, educational and non-academic programmes that focus on service, skills, expeditions and physical recreation. These awards springboard from the co curricular foundation to push students to become more responsible, self-challenging and aware of the world around them while developing intellectual, creative and physical abilities. Meeting the minimum standards of achievement for each of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, qualifies the participants for the Award in the form of a badge and certificate presented on behalf of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal. Please email osama_almaridi@abs.edu.jo for more information on the requirements of each level of the award.

SARVATH EL HASSAN AWARD In 1996, the Sarvath El Hassan Award Scheme was established in the Middle Years School to recognise and further encourage students' involvement in co-curricular activities. Through service to the community and the development of physical skills and creativity, the programme seeks to develop a well-rounded student.

Requirements for Students

In order to qualify for the Sarvath El Hassan Award, satisfactory completion of the following requirements must be met over a period of three years in Grades 6, 7 and 8. • Students are required to provide evidence for participation in any activities outside ABS (pictures, emails, videos, certificates from center). • A good behavioural record approved by the Head of School. **For more detailed information, please email osama_almaridi@abs.edu.jo.

Requirement

Grade 6 Bronze Award

Grade 7 Silver Award

Grade 8 Gold Award

Minimum Requirements

Action Activities / Physical Recreation

3mths/ 24 hours

4mths/ 32 hours

6mths/ 48 hours

Arts Activities

3mths/ 24 hours

4mths/ 32 hours

6mths/ 48 hours

Expedition

Participation Required

Community Service

Required

(Arts, Drama, MUN, etc.)

STALLIONS ATHLETICS

(An Inclusive Sports Programme) The strength and success of the ABS Stallions Athletics Programme stems from student-athletes who live and breathe the AL-TARBIYEH core values of the ABS. Whether at practice or representing their school during tournaments in the Amman Athletics Conference (AAC) or the Oasis Athletics Conference (OAC), our athletes are coached to compete with character. They learn to both lead and support teammates, to respect their opponents and to persevere through challenges on and off the field, track or court.

Starting next year, Grades 6-12 student-athletes will be able to be a part of a team either all year, or have the choice to commit for only one term. Registration will be open at the beginning of Term 1 and again before Term 2. This allows students the opportunity to explore other sports, the arts or other aspects of the co curricular programme.

Important Notes:

• Registration to try-out will be through the DoubleFirst Engage Parent Portal prior to start of each term. (Click for Term 1 Calendar) • Due to COVID-19 Protocols, students may choose one team sport and one individual sport only. • Although we will try our best to not change training days/ times, they may change slightly after the tryout period. Late practices (5:00 - 6:30pm) may also be added. • The ABS Athletics Programme is inclusive and therefore the try-out period is considered a trial period for the student to try the sport and not a “try-out”. • Once students have committed to a team, no more than 3 unexcused absences per term are permitted in order to remain on the team.

Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Badminton, Track & Field Who: When: Term: Cost Involved:

Grades 6 to 12 3 times per week after school (Click for full schedule) 1,2 and 3 0 JOD

STALLIONS ARTS

The Stallions Arts Programme aims to play an invaluable role in the development of every student. We encourage students of all abilities to participate in any number of activities that we have to offer because we believe that participation in the arts goes far beyond playing an instrument or capturing a perfect picture. It enables students to develop their sense of self, preparing them for the future. Whether it’s taking part in weekly activities or preparing for performances or exhibitions, students gain life-long life skills such as commitment, analytical skills, creativity, discipline, confidence, team-work and so much more. Arts that will be offered include the following but are not limited to:

Choir

Band

Dance

Arts Club

Drama

Robotics

Photography

Working with Resin

Ceramics

Culinary Arts

Coding \ App Inventor

Arduino

Street Art

3D Printing

Public Art

Cross Stitch

Poetry Writing

Filmmaking

Arabic Creative Writing

Important Notes:

• Registration for any activity will be through the DoubleFirst Engage Parent Portal prior to the start of Term 1 and 2. (Click for Term 1 Calendar) • Some activities such as Choir, Band or Dance require auditions. Students interested in auditioning must register on the DoubleFirst Engage Parent Portal first. • From November 14th onwards, Choir and Band will practice daily. • Buses will be available either in the morning or afternoon on activity days.

Various Arts Who: When:

Grades 6 to 12 Before or after school (Click for full schedule)

Term: Cost Involved:

1,2 and 3 Varies

STALLIONS CLUBS

Chess

Crossfit

Ultimate Frisbee

Arabic Book Club

Table Tennis

Spanich Language Club

Year Book

Yoga/ Meditation

Important Notes:

University Prep

Languages

Be Creative to Serve

CPR/First Aid Certification

•Registration for any activity will be through the DoubleFirst Engage Parent Portal prior to the start of Term 1 and 2 (Click for Term 1 Calendar) •Bus students will be picked up at 7:30am on morning activity days.

Various Clubs Who: When: Term: Cost Involved:

Grades 6 to 12 Before or after school (Click for full schedule) 1,2 and 3 Varies

STUDENT OUTREACH DIVISION Important Notes: • • •

Registration will be through DoubleFirst Engage Parent Portal at the beginning of each term. (Click for Term 1 Calendar) Bus students will be able to take the bus either in the mornings or after-school. For more information about any of these programmes, please contact Mr. Majed Makhamreh (Director of Student Outreach/IB College CAS Coordinator) at mmakhamreh@abs.edu.jo.

Model United Nations (MUN) Who: # of students: When:

Term: Cost Involved:

Grades 8 to 12 Varies per conference Before of after school (Click for full s c h e d u le ) 1,2, and 3 Varies

Model United Nations (MUN) is a simulation of the work of the New York-based United Nations. A country is assigned to each student delegate who then assumes the role of Ambassador and debates agenda items which are mostly taken from the ‘real’ United Nations. The MUN simulation is widely practiced by schools and universities in most countries. It is truly a global network of student conferences where delegates chair debates and control the overall organisation of the conference. Students learn and practice a variety of skills from public speaking, parliamentary debate and argument. A successful MUN delegate must also approach an issue with academic rigour and be able to work constructively as a member of a team with conference delegates who, for the most part, they have never met before.

Junior MUN Club Who: When: Term: Cost Involved:

Junior Model United Nations club is an activity for Grade 6 and 7 students held in school, where students simulate the real United Nations and debate resolutions on regional and global issues. Students will be required to undertake research at home and attend five training sessions. Participation is mandatory for all Grade 6 and 7 students who would like to attend local and international conferences beginning in Grade 8.

Grades 6-7 Once a week after school (Click for full schedule) Term 3 0 JOD

This one-day conference is hosted to prepare students in Grades 6 and 7 for participating in MUN conferences beginning in Grade 8. This allows them to practice researching, debate and MUN procedures.

AMMUN (XX) Who: Conference Date: Cost Involved:

Grades 8-12 November 11th – 13th TBA TBA

AMMUN (XX)

Mini MUN Who: # of students: Term: Cost Involved:

Grades 6-7 Maximum of 80 Term 3 0 JOD

AMMUN offers students valuable career paths, where a delegate can rise to become AMMUN’s Secretary-General or hold another executive position in a premier MUN conference in the region. Such leadership positions are highly regarded by universities as they demonstrate commitment to a programme over a substantial length of time and the maturity of accepting responsibility to see a project through to its conclusion. All students are welcome to participate and there are a variety of roles from journalist and photographer, to organisers and administration staff, as well as those who debate as delegates and chair the committees.

Local MUN Conferences Who: When: Training Days Term: Cost Involved:

Grades 8 to 11 Varies (Click for full schedule) Announced before each MUN conference 1,2, and 3 Varies

International MUN Conferences Who: # of Students: Training Days Term: Cost Involved:

Grades 8 to 11 Varies per conference Announced before each MUN conference Term 1 Varies

Students can also participate in locally held MUN conferences. Information will be sent to students and parents in order to sign up for participation at these events.

MUN provides ABS students with the opportunity to attend one of the highly regarded international conferences where they also experience the cultural highlights of the host city. Students attending international conferences are highly encouraged to apply for student officer positions, prepare thoroughly and be proud ambassadors for AMMUN.

Round Square

ABS is a global member of Round Square, which is an organisation of approximately 200 schools that share common IDEALS. Round Square students participate in a variety of activities, including raising money for the Round Square Discovery Fund and hosting the annual Leadership Summit. The Round Square Leadership Team will send out applications in September. Members who are accepted will meet weekly to plan Round Square events throughout the year.

Round Square Who: Grades 7-12 # of Students: 50 AMMUN (XX) When: Weekly meetings Term: Cost Involved:

Term 2 0 JOD

The Round Square Leadership Team hosts the annual Leadership Summit, which provides activities and presentations related to the Round Square IDEALS and focuses on helping students develop leadership skills.

The Round Square ABS Leadership Summit Who: # of Students: When: Term: Cost Involved:

Grades 7-12 80 TBA Term 3 TBA

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