Extra-curricular Programs

Our Curriculum

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME

We aim to provide a rich programme of extracurricular activities to enhance our students’ learning and personal development. Information about clubs and other extra-curricular activities will be distributed to students by their class teachers/form tutors and will sometimes be published in the weekly newsletters as well. Places are offered on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.

Educational visits play a large part in some school courses. These include: theatre visits, fieldwork and a variety of other enrichment opportunities. These are listed on the school calendar but also advertised in the school blog.

After-School Activities and Clubs

We offer a wide variety of after-school activities and clubs to children of all ages. Details of afterschool activities and clubs are circulated to parents at the start of each term. A charge may be made for more expensive activities such as sailing and golf. • Y7-13 after-school activities run from 3:00 to 4:00pm, Sunday to Thursday. • Y3-6 after-school activities run from 3:00 to 4:00pm. • Y1-2 after-school activities run from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

Elements@BSB

Elements@BSB hosts a range of academies after 4:30pm each day and on Saturdays, in all the main sports, music, dance and drama.

Elements@BSB also run holiday camps with sporting and other fun activities to keep young people gainfully occupied.

An e-booklet will be emailed to each parent student every term and will also be posted on the website: https://www.britishschoolbahrain.com/elements

Further details and bookings can be made at the Elements@BSB office in the administration building.

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Our Curriculum

The International Award (The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme)

The award scheme was started in 1956, with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh as Chairman. The Award Scheme aims to further the personal and social development of young people and has gained steadily in popularity in prestige internationally since its inception. Students above the age of 14 can follow the programme at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. We offer all three levels at BSB.

There are four sections at each level. With assistance from adult leaders, participants select and set objectives in each of the following areas: • Volunteering: undertaking service to individuals or the community • Physical: improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness • Skills: developing practical, social skills and personal interests • Expedition: planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in

Bahrain and Cyprus Each section must be completed for a minimum period of time. It is monitored and assessed by someone with knowledge of that particular activity to achieve an Award. Each progressive level demands more time and commitment from participants.

Model United Nations

Model United Nations (also Model UN or MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about civics, current events, effective communication, globalisation and multilateral diplomacy.

Students take on roles as diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an intergovernmental organisation. Participants research a country, take on roles as diplomats, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems.

We have a very active and successful MUN group at the BSB who take part in local and regional MUN events.