First Code Academy:

• Adapting a curriculum used in Silicon Valley, we cover user-centric design and aim to install the concept that technology is a creators tool for the young curious minds.
• Through Learning to code, we emphasize creative problem-solving, hands-on learning and collaboration.
• We believe in returning the creative power to our digital native generation.
• We want to show our children today that creating through technology can be as easy as painting on canvas.
• We see code as paint and technology as canvas.

This APP Jamming course aims to empower students through teaching them problem solving using technology. From introducing fundamental computer science concepts, applying Design Thinking process to utilizing AppInventor as a language, we guide students to apply problem solving skills to their daily lives. Adapting a curriculum used in Silicon Valley, we cover user centric design and mobile app development. Students receive personal guidance from our professional trained instructors in thinking through algorithms, decomposing problems and formulating multiple solutions. Topics include: Introduction to Computer programming, Data Manipulation, Design Thinking and hands on App Creation, Presentation.

What is capoeira?

Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form created over 400 years ago in Brazil. It incorporates elements of music, dance, gymnastics and martial arts. It is a whole body work out for all ages that is fun, dynamic and inspiring.

What will students learn in class?

At the beginning our course is based on the foundation of Capoeira movements and music, as well as class etiquette and discipline. Everything students learn is progressive in all aspects involved. They will learn the ginga, basic kicks and defence as well as acrobatics like cartwheels, hand- stand, head-stand and bridge. As students’ level progresses, so does the level of difficulty; introducing a wider range of kicks, acrobatics and sequences.

Why do capoeira?

The benefits of capoeira for both adults and kids are part of its great appeal. Aside from the physical benefits, capoeira teaches a sense of community, a new culture and above all, confidence. With its many elements of dance, music, acrobatics and martial arts, capoeira appeals to a diverse array of people. UNIFORMS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEE BUT ARE MANDATORY, THE PRICE FOR THE UNIFORMS ARE HKD 500.

For more information please visit following website: https://www.capoeirahk.com/

Learn chess rules. Think strategy & tactics. Practice opening, middle game and end-game. Win the Chess Game! Course Benefits: Concentration, power, focused thinking, strategic thinking, coordinating resources, analytical power, logical thinking, mental discipline, sportsmanship and EQ coaching. Ms. HO Yin Ping, a FIDE Chess Master and FIDE Chess Instructor. Accredited with FIDE (World Chess Federation). 19 years track record of success. She trained players to become top ranked school chess players and chess champs. Ms HO is also the Chairman and Tournament Director of the Hong Kong Juniors Chess Club, which run 3 junior events annually.

Learn chess rules. Think strategy & tactics. Practice opening, middle game and end-game. Win the Chess Game! Course Benefits: Concentration, power, focused thinking, strategic thinking, coordinating resources, analytical power, logical thinking, mental discipline, sportsmanship and EQ coaching. Ms. HO Yin Ping, a FIDE Chess Master and FIDE Chess Instructor. Accredited with FIDE (World Chess Federation). 19 years track record of success. She trained players to become top ranked school chess players and chess champs. Ms HO is also the Chairman and Tournament Director of the Hong Kong Juniors Chess Club, which run 3 junior events annually.

Technique and styles of traditional Chinese painting will be taught with the use of Chinese ink, brushes and paint on Chinese paper. Motifs of fauna and flora will be explored in Chinese painting course. A good foundation is very important from any age. Chinese calligraphy will also be explored in this course.

Course Description:

The course is conducted by Mr. Vincent Lau, who has been teaching for over 15 years. Currently teaching at Harrow International School, French International School and Yew Chung international school. His teaching philosophy is student-oriented and focuses on the enjoyment of music, history and development of music, techniques on practicing/ performing and process learning.

The classes will include:

The standard of the course is equal to the Royal School of Music Grade 1 to Grade 2. Please note that students must have their own instrument.

Course Description:

The course is conducted by Mr. Vincent Lau, who has been teaching for over 15 years. Currently teaching at Harrow International School, French International School and Yew Chung international school. His teaching philosophy is student-oriented and focuses on the enjoyment of music, history and development of music, techniques on practicing/ performing and process learning.

The classes will include:

The standard of the course is equal to the Royal School of Music Grade 1 to Grade 2. Please note that students must have their own instrument.

Monday 2pm, taught by Mr. Raymond Chung: EARLY READERS, suitable for Y2 and Y3/K01 and K02 pupils who are just beginning to read independently. Pupils will be working on “chapter books” with simple accompanying worksheets. This a is brand new class for Peak Campus

Sports Vision Ltd is a sports company providing quality school sports activities.

Google Ninja Warrior follows the idea of the 'TV series American Ninja Warrior'. It is an action packed activity where participants complete challenging courses based on parkour, balance, strength and physical activity. Some courses are team based and others are individual challenges. Most sessions will be inside but one or two maybe on the Primary roof top.

Requirements: sports kit, water, sports cap

Sports Vision Ltd is a sports company providing quality school sports activities.

Google Ninja Warrior follows the idea of the 'TV series American Ninja Warrior'. It is an action packed activity where participants complete challenging courses based on parkour, balance, strength and physical activity. Some courses are team based and others are individual challenges. Most sessions will be inside but one or two maybe on the Primary roof top.

Requirements: sports kit, water, sports cap

Island Dance offers a variety of dance classes for children aged 4-11 at GSIS Peak and Pok Fu Lam Campuses. The high-energy Hip Hop/Jazz Funk classes use the latest sounds in Pop, Dance Music, & Old School Hip Hop, to make the classes diverse, energetic and fun! It’s a very popular funky, upbeat, form of freestyle movement giving all students the opportunity to develop their own style and movement quality! In addition to learning technique and choreography, our students have the opportunity to take part in our ISTD dance exams in March and our annual End of year show in June should they continue to enrol in Term 2 or Term 3 or with the provider directly outside this program. (this is not mandatory and not part of the AA) GSIS can't confirm placement in Term 2 or 3, please kindly note. Hip Hop course fee will include an Island Dance T-shirt.

Island Dance offers a variety of dance classes for children aged 4-11 at GSIS Peak and Pok Fu Lam Campuses. The high-energy Hip Hop/Jazz Funk classes use the latest sounds in Pop, Dance Music, & Old School Hip Hop, to make the classes diverse, energetic and fun! It’s a very popular funky, upbeat, form of freestyle movement giving all students the opportunity to develop their own style and movement quality! In addition to learning technique and choreography, our students have the opportunity to take part in our ISTD dance exams in March and our annual End of year show in June should they continue to enrol in Term 2 or Term 3 or with the provider directly outside this program. (this is not mandatory and not part of the AA) GSIS can't confirm placement in Term 2 or 3, please kindly note. Hip Hop course fee will include an Island Dance T-shirt.

This course will provide basic practical training in horse riding and introduce the basics of stable management at the Pok Fu Lam Riding School.

Please note that parents are responsible for the transport to and from the Pok Fu Lam Riding School. Equipment is not provided by the Riding School.

If you book this AA, please don't enrol for any other 2pm AA on Tuesdays as there wont be enough time to reach the PFL Riding School. The rider must wear a riding helmet, a long/short sleeve T/shirt, a pair of fitting pants and a pair of shoes with flat sole of 1"heel. Riding lesson might change from 2:30 - 3:15pm

This martial arts programme is based on traditional Goju Ryu Karate. It improves fitness, self-confidence, discipline and reflexes of students, as well as teaches the fundamental physical techniques of self-defence. Training involves physical exercises, kata (pre-arranged sequences of techniques), free sparring and physical skills that may transfer to the context of self-defence.

Coach: Ho Ka Lok(Black Belt 3rd Dan)

Senior instructor of World All Styles Martial Arts Association

Training karate 28 years, 13 years teaching experience

This martial arts programme is based on traditional Goju Ryu Karate. It improves fitness, self-confidence, discipline and reflexes of students, as well as teaches the fundamental physical techniques of self-defence. Training involves physical exercises, kata (pre-arranged sequences of techniques), free sparring and physical skills that may transfer to the context of self-defence.

Coach: Ho Ka Lok(Black Belt 3rd Dan)

Senior instructor of World All Styles Martial Arts Association

Training karate 28 years, 13 years teaching experience

Master Painting - Paint like Great Masters (e.g. Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet ..) Students are able to learn how to paint with acrylic/oil paints on different subjects and different styles of different great masters of different periods of art history. Such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet… Then the students will be able to produce their own masterpieces.

There’s approximately 91 million people playing Minecraft every month - is your child one of them? Want to see your child evolve from a gamer to a game creator? You’re looking at the right AA then. Especially designed for creative learning and collaborative building, this Minecraft course introduces students to block-based programming as they create & run custom commands that give each other superpowers and build mini-games using the builder tools in Code Connection - all while helping students hone their planning and problem-solving abilities by coding & testing their ‘mods’ together in Minecraft Education Edition!

For further information about the vendor please kindly visit their website: https://www.coboacademy.com/index.asp

Wednesday 2pm, taught by Mr. Raymond Chung for INTERMEDIATE READERS. This is a continuation class for pupils who completed the Y3/Y4 program during Academic 2018/19; however, there are spaces for new pupils. Grade levels can include Y4 and Y5 (K04, K03) pupils who would find the Tuesday STRONG READERS class too demanding. In the new academic year, these pupils will be will be reading "transitional books," with a view to tackling novels in the spring. Worksheets will reflect level of complexity of underlying text.

• Develops posture and confident body movement, for sport and life
• Enhances coordination and agility, for body awareness and balance
• Enhances creativity and builds self-confidence
• Increases flexibility and strength and prepares the body for life's challenges
• Develops healthy minds and bodies for now and later life

Rhythmic Gymnastics offered by ProActive Sports (former Sports4Kids) is the perfect combination of sport and art, linking expressive dance steps with skillful manipulations of the ball, rope, ribbon, hoop or clubs: throw, spin, spiral, roll and catch. It can be performed individually or in groups of up to 5 gymnasts. The skill and variety of apparatus exchanges between gymnasts in group performances adds to beautiful spectacle of this Gymsport.

• Develops posture and confident body movement, for sport and life
• Enhances coordination and agility, for body awareness and balance
• Enhances creativity and builds self-confidence
• Increases flexibility and strength and prepares the body for life's challenges
• Develops healthy minds and bodies for now and later life

Rhythmic Gymnastics offered by Sports4Kids is the perfect combination of sport and art, linking expressive dance steps with skillful manipulations of the ball, rope, ribbon, hoop or clubs: throw, spin, spiral, roll and catch. It can be performed individually or in groups of up to 5 gymnasts. The skill and variety of apparatus exchanges between gymnasts in group performances adds to beautiful spectacle of this Gymsport.

Saber Fencing is an Olympic sport originally from France. The After School Program at GSIS will be run by Thomas Charrette, former member of the French National Team for 8 years, with 13 years of experience in teaching all levels. This sport requires and enhances: balance, agility, reflex and fast tactical decisions. The classes will include: warm up, specific footwork, technical and tactical drills and bouting.

Saber Fencing is an Olympic sport originally from France. The After School Program at GSIS will be run by Thomas Charrette, former member of the French National Team for 8 years, with 13 years of experience in teaching all levels. This sport requires and enhances: balance, agility, reflex and fast tactical decisions. The classes will include: warm up, specific footwork, technical and tactical drills and bouting.

We are a US-based, nationally accredited science program with over 35 years of developing and teaching science to children. Our philosophy of “learning-by-doing” and our fun, innovative approach have inspired thousands of children. All curriculum are imported. Children will learn and bring home their “Hands-On” projects after every class. http://www.activekidshk.com/default.htm

Term 1

Topic: Physics Fanatics

Physics Fanatics is an exciting adventure into the world of motion and energy - a journey into the world of physics! Unlock the mysteries of electricity, light and motion by exploring the amazing world of physics. From the pull of gravity to the hidden power of electrons, Newton never knew physics like this!

Topic: Animal Encounter

In the ocean or in the air, doesn’t matter where, home is where the habitat is! The children dive through the depths and dig through the dirt as they discover the weird and wonderful homes of different creatures. Join us as we unearth some of the world’s most amazing habitats!

We are a US-based, nationally accredited science program with over 35 years of developing and teaching science to children. Our philosophy of “learning-by-doing” and our fun, innovative approach have inspired thousands of children. All curriculum are imported. Children will learn and bring home their “Hands-On” projects after every class. http://www.activekidshk.com/default.htm

Our mission is to:

• Get children truly excited about science
• Develop and raise science literacy among school children
• Provide a Creative, Fun, Hands-on way to learn science

The art of sculpture will be taught with different materials, such as clay, paper clay, plaster of Paris and paper mache. The history of sculpture and the different famous sculptors of different periods will also be taught to give students a better understanding of different techniques and styles of the great masters.

In this course students will be able to learn how to master the difference techniques of various media, such as charcoal, pastel, oil pastel and pencils. Then they can apply to different motifs, such as still life, landscape and portraiture! Then at the end they can produce their own creative masterpieces with different media.

STARLIT VOICE offers Speech and Drama classes for children and young adults using the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Syllabus (LAMDA). This world renowned programme will improve their standard of communication and unlock their imagination and creative thinking. We offer a fully accredited programme of Internationally recognized qualifications in Speech and Drama, Spoken English, Reading for Performance, Acting and Public Speaking. Over 80,000 candidates worldwide participate annually in LAMDA courses and examinations. We aim to provide instructive and structured learning within a highly creative and fun environment. People are different; whether your child is confident or a little shy, our intuitive teaching and nurturing programme will help to bring out their best.

STARLIT VOICE offers Speech and Drama classes for children and young adults using the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Syllabus (LAMDA). This world renowned programme will improve their standard of communication and unlock their imagination and creative thinking. We offer a fully accredited programme of Internationally recognized qualifications in Speech and Drama, Spoken English, Reading for Performance, Acting and Public Speaking. Over 80,000 candidates worldwide participate annually in LAMDA courses and examinations. We aim to provide instructive and structured learning within a highly creative and fun environment. People are different; whether your child is confident or a little shy, our intuitive teaching and nurturing programme will help to bring out their best.

Making the experience of examinations as enjoyable as any class activity Starlit Voice programmes help learners achieve their full potential by developing their self-esteem and ability to express themselves clearly and articulately. Pupils become independent enquirers, creative thinkers and reflective learners. They learn to be self-managers, developing confidence through an awareness of self and occasion. In class children can expect to consider poetry as means of expression, use text and scripts to study vocal delivery and movement and engage in drama exercises to stimulate creativity. They will have opportunities to devise, using both props and verbal stimuli. They become aware of the importance of their voices, body and faces, learning how to use them as tools to assist memorable and effective communication. They will also consider the importance of volume, pace, pitch, tone, modulation, pause, breath control and body language. Care is taken with diction and pronunciation. Most importantly our classes are fun while establishing good communication habits for the participants. Our pupils are happy coming to class and always leave with a smile. Our practitioners work hard to ensure that each child feels good about themselves and we embrace diversity as part of the creative journey in class time.

Starlit Voice have a talented team of specialised teachers many of whom are both Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) trained. They bring with them a wealth of experience and an unquestionable passion for what they do. Our pupils consistently achieve high examination results and participate in the Hong Kong Speech Festival, Standard Chartered Public Speaking and several other acclaimed competitions. For practitioners’ information: Please access the link: https://starlitvoice.com/meet-the-team/

Taught by Ms. Sofia Suarez, this group is for Y5 and Y6 pupils who’d like to sink their teeth into longer texts. Pupils will be reading novels as well as works of creative non-fiction with a view to broadening their cultural horizons and examining the tools authors use so that the kids can employ them in their own writing.

Master Power Sports Academy is first to introduce Mini tennis in Hong Kong. Our mission is to promote to the children to enjoy the sport of tennis and master the game and technic by using different level of balls; Red, Orange and Green. As to provide the children the activity they will fall in love with and enjoy for their lifetime. Activities are organized with purpose and our coaches understand and accommodate the different requirements for the different ages of the children. Proper division and placement allows children to better see their improvement throughout the program. Tennis classes will be held on campus. Please note that students need to bring their own tennis racket to class.

Master Power Sports Academy is first to introduce Mini tennis in Hong Kong. Our mission is to promote to the children to enjoy the sport of tennis and master the game and technic by using different level of balls; Red, Orange and Green. As to provide the children the activity they will fall in love with and enjoy for their lifetime. Activities are organized with purpose and our coaches understand and accommodate the different requirements for the different ages of the children. Proper division and placement allows children to better see their improvement throughout the program. Tennis classes will be held on campus. Please note that students need to bring their own tennis racket to class.

Welcome to The Game of Debate:

"I need you to become the man you were always meant to be. Not next year, not tomorrow, now." - Tywin Lannister

The Game of Debate challenges the students to:

• Acquire the basic debate techniques and formats while arousing interest
• Form logical reasoning in developing arguments
• Listen carefully in understanding opponents’ arguments
• Boost up your confidence in expressing own ideas

The Game of Debate is designed by a professional speaking institution - Spotknight, for children aged 8-11 with good English speaking and listening skills, and little to no prior debate experience.

Some students in debate classes may be shy to speak in front of the room, or afraid they are wrong. This course emphasizes that there is no right or wrong in debates, any crazy point can be argued! We believe speaking up is the first step to learning debating. Debate is confrontational, direct, and “no-nonsense”.

The trainer - Yuki Wong is a young, energetic and experienced speaking trainer. She is a communication trainer in multiple universities, corporates and she was a workshop speaker for Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations.

Touch Rugby is an increasingly popular sport on both the Hong Kong club and schools scene. Touch rugby is a fantastic pre cursor to Rugby sevens, with the emphasis on movement and athleticism. Children of all ages and abilities can enjoy the sport and is played in equal numbers by girls as well as boys.

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

An informal, activity-based English group within which students are provided with more opportunities to use English at school. English is practised through stories, topics, songs, drama and hands-on activities. This programme is suitable for all levels of English.

*Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Informal Mandarin lessons, integrated with songs, rhymes and variety of activities. This program is suitable for all levels of Mandarin.

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Students will learn how to stretch, control and coordinate their bodies. Different dance genres will be explored and students will have the opportunity to understand and appreciate different cultures through dance and music. No previous dance experience is required.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students will learn to write, publish, and perform their own original poetry in this ECA! This ECA combines literature with digital publishing. Students will be introduced to poetry through games, humour, poetry books and online poetry activities for children.

Each week, we’ll explore a poem from a children's author. Authors include, but are not limited to: Shel Silverstein, Ken Nesbitt, Michael Rosen, Dr Seuss, A. A. Milne and Jackie Kay.

Inspired by the weekly poet, students will then create their own original poetry. Students' original work will be published digitally in a variety of ways using Google tools.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Lunch for those students who take the 1.15pm bus and don't have another ECA.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Begin to learn how to knit. We will learn how to cast on, knit using the knit stitch and cast off.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Mandarin for Fun - An informal, activity-based Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to use Mandarin at school. Please be aware that this ECA is a bi-weekly ECA. It has to be booked together with Wednesday lesson 7.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

We are playing different board games to develop critical thinking skills.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

The German speaking Drama class is rehearsing a musical or drama performance which will be staged at the end of the school year in May or June. The participation at this performance is mandatory for every child. We will publish the exact date in due time.

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Mandarin for Fun - An informal, activity-based Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to use Mandarin at school.

Students will also get an insight into Chinese Culture and Crafts.

Please be aware that this ECA is a bi-weekly ECA. It has to be booked together with Friday lesson 7.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Learn to sew by hand and to use a sewing machine. Make simple toys, gifts and perhaps even something to wear!

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

We will rehearse parts of different cantatas, e.g. "Seafaring to Rio".

The vocabulary is expanded in a playful and joyful manner and the community and vocabulary are strengthened through choral singing.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This course will be mainly guided hands-on experiments and activities that apply to our daily lives. Through scientific investigation, problem-based learning encourages creativity, logical thinking and inspires students to initiate their own learning. This is an introductory level course. Students will mainly work in teams.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

The Senior Choir is for YO5, YO6, KO4. Children sign up and remain in the choir until Christmas time. Following that they may continue in Choir or choose to change to a different ECA. There are two major performances in the year. One is at Christmas time and the other is the Spring Concert in May/June. Occasionally there might be other performances arranged and plenty of notice will be given.

* Two-Term ECA - no need to be rebooked in term 3

Battle of the Books! Are you ready for an exciting time reading and discussing amazing and award-winning books? The BoB ECA will enterain and delight in a pressure-free atmosphere where Y5/Y6 students will talk about books, practice writing and answering questions about their favourite BoB titles, and generally prepare for the Battle of the Books inter-schools' competition later in the school year. There are 20 great titles to choose from and children may read them all or as few as one or two! Children who do not gain a place will still have the opportunity to take part in all other BoB activities. Sign up now!

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Students must play an orchestral instrument (no guitars, drums, pianos, recorders) and they must have been learning for a minimum of 18 months. There is not an audition but all new members will join for a trial period after which the students, parents and teacher will decide if they are to continue. Students must be committed and attend all performances. The two main performances are a Christmas event in December and the Spring Concert in May/June. Occasionally there might be other performances arranged and plenty of notice will be given.

* Two-Term ECA - no need to be rebooked in term 3

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Sporty team and group games with and without a ball.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Lunch for those students who take the 1.15pm bus and don't have another ECA.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Role playing games, singing and dancing lead the children to dramatics and arouse their interest in creative presentation.

*Annual ECA - doesn't need to be rebooked

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

This ECA is held on school campus. It can lead to some students participating in inter-school competitions. It is open for both girls and boys who make the criteria. Requirements: sports clothes, water, any necessary medications.

Criteria for Gymnastics Advanced (term 2): handstand with no support and held for 8 seconds, back walk over, forward walk over, dive forward roll, one handed cartwheel to lunge on the line.

Criteria for Gymnastics Intermediate (term 1): handstand with no support held for 3 seconds, forward and backward roll, full bridge,cartwheel with one one hand, handstand with no support held for 3 seconds, forward and backward roll, full bridge,cartwheel with one one hand.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Basketball training with an external coach.

This training might lead to external competitions.

Equipment required:

• Water, sports cap, any neccessary medications
• regular GSIS PE kit or
• optional GSIS Baketball kit

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

An informal, activity-based English group within which students are provided with more opportunities to use English at school. English is practised through stories, topics, songs, drama and hands-on activities. This programme is suitable for all levels of English.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Informal Mandarin lessons, integrated with songs, rhymes and variety of activities. This program is suitable for all levels of Mandarin.

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

Mandarin for Fun - An informal, activity-based Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to use Mandarin at school. Please be aware that this ECA is a bi-weekly ECA. It has to be booked together with Monday lesson 7.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Lunch for those students who take the 1.15pm bus and don't have another ECA.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students will explore storytelling through picture books and a variety of activities.

Students will be introduced to telling stories through images, writing techniques, and oral storytelling.

Each week, students will focus on a storytelling technique and/or a children’s author. For example, students will learn about authors and illustrators like Eric Carle, Melanie Watt, Dan Santat and Oliver Jeffers.

Students will use a variety of resources, including storybooks, art activities, digital tools, and drama games to better understand this genre.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

This ECA is a fun and enjoyable introduction to drama. Students will be guided through activities which encourage them to be creative, take on different roles and perspectives, and improve their confidence in front of their peers.

Activities include:

• Warm up games using music, sound effects and movement.
• Improvisation activities where students will creatively respond to different situations.
• Short skits written and performed by groups of students.
• Activities that encourage non-verbal communication, such as ‘Charades’ and similar games.
• Role-play situations that will encourage students to take on different perspectives and analyse different social situations

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Cricket and baseball. Girls and boys. This ECA may lead to inter-school competitions for some students. Regular sports kit, sports cap, water bottle, any necessary medications are mandatory.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

For students who love to build and experiment with LEGO bricks! Students will be given exciting engineering challenges and fun activities to do in small groups.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Intensive practice of English Spelling patterns and Grammar rules appropriate to (UK) Years Two, Three and/or Four, depending on what are appropriate next steps for your child.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

In this course you learn the culture, geography and history of Switzerland. This course is taught in Swiss-German. The knowledge to read in German is necessary.

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

You will learn how to write a newspaper/online news content for your friends in EPD and GPD to read. You will also learn about the different roles in creating a newspaper. You will write articles and even create videos and podcasts about issues and events that you think are important and interesting to children at our school.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students will learn and perform modern rock songs in a rock band set up. They will learn the basics of playing together in a group, alter modern music to create cover songs and discuss and appreciate modern rock music.

Prior knowledge and skill in singing or playing the following instruments will be a requirement for joining the ECA: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano/Keyboard.

* Two-Term ECA - no need to be rebooked in term 3

The Junior Choir is for Y02, YO3, KO1 and KO2. Children sign up and remain in the choir until Christmas time. Following that they may continue in Choir or choose to change to a different ECA. There are two major performances in the year. One is at Christmas time and the other is the Spring Concert in May/June. Occasionally there might be other performances arranged and plenty of notice will be given.

* Two-Term ECA - no need to be rebooked in term 3

Fun learning about Chinese cooking. Through cooking children will learn more about Chinese culture and traditions.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students will have one lesson of cricket and one lesson of rounders each week. This ECA may lead to inter-school competitions for some students. Requirements: regular sports kit, sports cap, water bottle, any necessary medications.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

The Swimming ECA is offered at three different levels, based on the student’s swimming capabilities.

Term1: Intermediate 1

This ECA is for children who are confident in the water and can swim at least one length of the GSIS pool (25 meters) using any stroke. In this course, I will teach the children the basic swimming strokes and water safety skills in a playful way with fun & games.

Term 2: Intermediate 2

This ECA is for children who are very confident in the water and know how to swim at least one length basic breaststroke and freestyle in the GSIS pool (25 meters). In this course I will teach the children all the swimming strokes and water safety skills.

Term 3: Advanced

This ECA is for the more serious swimmers and has less play and more swimming. The aim is to develop our advanced swimmers by working on their endurance, speed and technique.

* Single-Term ECA - has to be rebooked

There is no need to apply for this activity as it is a compulsory extra German class offered to all new students. Selection will be suggested by the Head of German as a foreign language.

* Yearly ECA

Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Lunch for those students who take the 1.15pm bus and don't have another ECA.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Native or near-native speakers of English in K01 and K02 are offered an opportunity for English-medium learning. ‘English Junior Science’ will include hands-on activities as well as some investigative planning and scientific recording. Topics studied and resources used will be a selection of those recommended for similar-aged children in British schools.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students will explore storytelling through picture books and a variety of activities.

Students will be introduced to telling stories through images, writing techniques, and oral storytelling.

Each week, students will focus on a storytelling technique and/or a children’s author. For example, students will learn about authors and illustrators like Eric Carle, Melanie Watt, Dan Santat and Oliver Jeffers.

Students will use a variety of resources, including storybooks, art activities, digital tools, and drama games to better understand this genre.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

A number of ball games will be played such as dodgeball and kickball. Regular sports kit, water bottle, any necessary medications are mandatory.

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Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher.

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In Breakdance ECA we learn simple breakdance moves (basic-step, six-step,…), ground acrobatics (freezes, …) and some Hip Hop steps. The training of your body awareness and coordination is part of this ECA. Depending of the level of the group we also learn some classic power moves (headspin, windmill, …).

* Yearly ECA - no need to rebook

In this ECA, the children of the GPD have the opportunity to practice more English in the form of a relaxed and entertaining choir. The children will perfect some pieces, sing in harmony and participate in several concerts and events. Song requests are also considered. All classes of the GPD as well as all levels are welcome.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

This ECA is for students who already know how to use a sewing machine. Make toys, gifts and perhaps even something to wear!

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This ECA is especially for beginners who want to play Ukulele. Together we learn the basics and rhythms, so you can accompany your singing or other songs.

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Let's learn by playing together: we are playing games as well as making some by ourselves and we are playing little scenes that help us to improve our speaking in daily situations ... like ordering food, buying a ticket, asking for something...

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

In ECA "Drama" different dramatic genres and skills will be explored and will lead to a variety of performances throughout the year. Children sign up and remain in the Drama Club until Christmas time. Following that they may continue in Drama Club or choose to change to a different ECA but notice must be given in writing or an email to Ms McLachlan.

* Two-Term ECA - no need rebooked in term 3

Biathlon is a combination of a swim followed by a run. This ECA may lead to inter-school competitions for some students. The ECA is off campus. Required: regular sports kit, sports cap, water bottle, any necessary medications, biathlon laces. The school biathlon suit will be required for those in the school team but can be purchased by any ECA member.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Students will explore logical thinking through a variety of games and activities.

Students will be introduced to logic puzzles, brain teasers and deductive reasoning games.

Each week, students will do two to three logic activities. For example, they will be introduced to a problem and will work through it together in pairs or small groups, then they will play a group game followed by an individual attempt at a logic puzzle.

Students will use a variety of resources, including books, paper-based activities, hands-on puzzles and digital tools in this ECA.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Mandarin for Fun - An informal, activity-based Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to use Mandarin at school.

Students will also get an insight into Chinese Culture and Crafts.

Please be aware that this ECA is a bi-weekly ECA. It has to be booked together with Monday lessons 9-10.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Lunch for those students who take the 1.15pm bus and don't have another ECA.

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The ECA will cover basketball training and games. Required: regular sports kit, sports cap, water bottle, any necessary medications

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The students get to know and play simple musical instruments. Mainly ORFF instruments (xylophone, metallophone, rhythm instruments ..) are used. Together, pieces of music are rehearsed. The students learn new songs and play the instruments.

It is not necessary to be able to play an instrument or read notes.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

Activities will help students explore meaningful ways to express gratitude and are designed to help students develop an awareness of everyday blessing that are often taken for granted. In addition, several mindfulness strategies will be introduced that students can use to assist them with focusing, regulating emotions and developing a positive outlook.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

The ECA Religion is a supplement to the subject "living together". Here we have deeper look into the areas church year, church history, as Jesus has told of God, stories from the Old Testament and also the talking with God. The ECA Religion is taught ecumenically and is open to anyone interested in Christianity.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked

This ECA takes place off campus. No GSIS staff attend as it is run by an outside tennis organisation. Requirements: Tennis racket, sports cap, sports clothes, sports shoes.

Criteria for Tennis Beginners (term 3): Any player who does not have a class or private lesson outside of school.

Criteria for Tennis Intermediate (term 2): Can hit 15 ground strokes in a rally (forehand or backhand), can make serves into the service box with overarm technique, but they are still erratic, can approach net and volley, can score in a game and know what side to serve from.

Criteria for Advanced Tennis (term 1): Can hit 20 ground strokes in a rally (forehand or backhand), can make 7/10 serves into the service box with overarm technique, can combine approach shots with volleys and smashes, can play in a competitive game.

* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked