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| Activity | Class | Day | Time | Course Dates | Fee | Course Language | Course Description |
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| Capoeira by Hong School of Capoeira Ltd. | K01, K02, K03, K04, Y02, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | $3,900 | English | 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/ |
| Chess (by Ho Yin Ping FIDE CHESS MASTER) | K01, Y02, K02, Y03 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $1,240 | English | HOYINPIN CHESS chess lessons are suitable for all ages from beginner to tournament level. Learn: Back Rank Mate, Magnificent 7th Rank, Mate the Fleeing King, Diagonal Mate with Queen and Bishop, Mate with Knight and Queen against the Fianchetto Position. Know the basic chess rules, simple strategy & tactics, Opening, Middle Game and End Game. Aim of this Chess course is to experience: FIDE Chess Instructor In the past 20 years, I occasionally took young chess players to Children Chess Olympiad. Thousands of students at international primary schools benefitted from my 25 years of teaching experience. Most of my students played for school chess team, and several became junior champions in Hong Kong. |
| Chess (by Ho Yin Ping FIDE CHESS MASTER) | K01, Y02, K02, K03, K04, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Friday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $1,640 | English | HOYINPINCHESS chess lessons are suitable for all ages from beginner to tournament level. Learn: Back Rank Mate, Magnificent 7th Rank, Mate the Fleeing King, Diagonal Mate with Queen and Bishop, Mate with Knight and Queen against the Fianchetto Position. Know the basic chess rules, simple strategy & tactics, Opening, Middle Game and End Game. Aim of this Chess course is to experience FIDE Chess Instructor In the past 20 years, I occasionally took young chess players to Children Chess Olympiad. Thousands of students at international primary schools benefitted from my 25 years of teaching experience. Most of my students played for school chess team, and several became junior champions in Hong Kong. |
| Chinese Painting | K01, Y02, K02, K03, K04, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | $2,640 | English | Traditional Chinese painting styles and techniques of using Chinese brushes, ink, and colour on Chinese paper will be taught. Different motifs of Chinese paintings, such as landscape, flora and fauna will also be explored in this course. |
| Classic Guitar 7 - 9 years (beginner) | K01, Y02, K02, Y03 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | $1,870 | English | 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. |
| Classic Guitar 9 - 11 years (beginner) | K03, Y04, K04, Y05, Y06 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | $2,810 | English | 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. |
| Early Readers by Read for Meaning | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | $3,900 | Englisch | EARLY READERS is suitable for Y2 as well as Y3/K01 and K02 pupils who are just beginning to read independently. Pupils will be working on “chapter books” with simple accompanying worksheets. |
| Hip Hop / Jazz Funk Dance with Island Dance | K01, Y02, K02, Y03 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $2,340 | English | Island Dance offers high-energy Hip Hop classes using the latest sounds in Pop, Dance Music, & Old School Hip Hop. It’s a very popular form of freestyle movement giving 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 (this is not mandatory and not part of the AA). Please kindly note that GSIS can’t confirm placement in Term 2 or 3. |
| Hip Hop / Jazz Funk Dance with Island Dance | K03, K04, K02, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Friday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $2,580 | English | Island Dance offers high-energy Hip Hop classes using the latest sounds in Pop, Dance Music, & Old School Hip Hop. It’s a very popular form of freestyle movement giving 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 (this is not mandatory and not part of the AA). Please kindly note that GSIS can’t confirm placement in Term 2 or 3. |
| Horse Riding for Beginners, PFL Riding School | K01, K02, K03, K04, Y02, Y03, Y04, Y05 | Tuesday | 14:30 - 15:15 | 14/09/2021 - 14/12/2021 | $4,920 | English | 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. |
| Karate | K01, K02 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $1,170 | English | 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 |
| Karate | K01, K02, K03, K04, Y02, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Friday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $1,760 | English | 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 |
| Oil Painting | K01, K02, K03, K04, Y02, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | $2,640 | English | The techniques and styles of famous artists of different periods will be explored in this course. Knowledge of art history will also be taught to have a better understanding of different styles. As a result. students are able to learn from their own favourite great masters’ work to produce their own masterpieces. |
| Minecraft Coding by Cobo Academy | K03, K04, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Thursday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 16/09/2021 - 16/12/2021 | $3,250 | English | 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 |
| Intermediate Readers by Read for Meaning | K02, K03, K04, Y03, Y04, Y05 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | $3,900 | English | This is a continuation class for pupils who participated in the beginner program before; however, there are spaces for new pupils. Over the course of the year, we will be progressing through transitional chapter books with a view to tackling easy novels in the following term. Worksheets will reflect level of complexity of underlying text. (Any questions as to placement, please contact Mrs. Barker at mary@readformeaning.com.) |
| Rhythmic Gymnastics | K01, K02 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | $2,500 | English |
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. |
| Rhythmic Gymnastics | K01, K02, K03, K04, Y02, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | $3,430 | English |
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. |
| Sabre Fencing by Thomas Charrette (Fencing Champion) | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $1,950 | English | 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. |
| Sabre Fencing by Thomas Charrette (Fencing Champion) | K02, K03, K04, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Friday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $2,810 | English | 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. |
| Science Adventures by Active Kids | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $1,950 | English | Science Adventures is a US-based, nationally-accredited science education program with over 35 years of experience. Children will be introduced to the wonders of science in an interactive and highly imaginative environment. Our philosophy of "learn-by-doing" and fun, innovative approach has inspired children of all ages to learn with an open mind. This term, we will have science topics: Science Bloopers - What happens when an experiment goes completely wrong? Great science, that’s what! Take a look at some of the greatest science blunders, and how with a little imagination, they were turned into amazing discoveries. From electric circuits to a floating pencil, some of the best science happens when least expect it. Invention Dimension - Pour in some science and then mix in some imagination. What do you get? Club Invention Dimension! Children discover and create amazing inventions. They launch a marshmallow across a room with a Medieval Lever, discover the key to designing super strong bridges, and build their very own motored pen to become a certified “Ingenious Inventor”! |
| Science Adventures by Active Kids | K01, Y02, K02, K03, K04, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Friday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $2,460 | English | Science Adventures is a US-based, nationally-accredited science education program with over 35 years of experience. Children will be introduced to the wonders of science in an interactive and highly imaginative environment. Our philosophy of "learn-by-doing" and fun, innovative approach has inspired children of all ages to learn with an open mind. This term, we will have science topics: Science Bloopers - What happens when an experiment goes completely wrong? Great science, that’s what! Take a look at some of the greatest science blunders, and how with a little imagination, they were turned into amazing discoveries. From electric circuits to a floating pencil, some of the best science happens when least expect it. Invention Dimension - Pour in some science and then mix in some imagination. What do you get? Club Invention Dimension! Children discover and create amazing inventions. They launch a marshmallow across a room with a Medieval Lever, discover the key to designing super strong bridges, and build their very own motored pen to become a certified “Ingenious Inventor”! |
| Sculpture Class | K01, K02 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | $1,860 | English | 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. |
| Sketching with different media | K01, K02, K03, K04, Y02, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | $1,860 | English | Different techniques and styles of sketching will be taught with the use of different media, charcoal, pastel, oil pastel, etc. Mastery of proportion, light and dark in sketching will also be taught with different subject matters and still-life objects. |
| LAMDA DRAMA | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | $2,650 | English | Our drama programmes are designed to help learners build the skills needed for impactful acting. Learners develop interpretive, technical and interactive skills in an energetic creative and fun environment. Students will also have the option to take a LAMDA examination, ensuring they walk away with an internationally recognized qualification in drama and public speaking. Students can expect to learn from the best internationally trained drama and communications professionals. All of this means that they will not only have an exciting learning experience but that they will also grow as confident and creatively free individuals. https://starlitvoice.com/ |
| LAMDA DRAMA | K03, K04, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | $3,900 | English | Our drama programmes are designed to help learners build the skills needed for impactful acting. Learners develop interpretive, technical and interactive skills in an energetic creative and fun environment. Students will also have the option to take a LAMDA examination, ensuring they walk away with an internationally recognized qualification in drama and public speaking. Students can expect to learn from the best internationally trained drama and communications professionals. All of this means that they will not only have an exciting learning experience but that they will also grow as confident and creatively free individuals. https://starlitvoice.com/ |
| Strong Readers by Read for Meaning | K03, K04, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Tuesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 14/09/2021 - 14/12/2021 | $4,230 | English | This class is for Y5 and Y6 pupils, as well as Y04 (K03 and 04) readers who are advanced enough to tackle longer texts and more demanding worksheets. (Any questions as to placement, please contact Mrs. Barker at mary@readformeaning.com.) Pupils will be reading novels and works of non-fiction and completing worksheets for each section of text. |
| Tennis Masterpower Sports | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | $1,870 | English | 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. |
| Tennis Masterpower Sports | K01, K02, K03, K04, Y02, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | $2,650 | English | 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 |
| The Game of Debate | K03, K04, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Friday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | $2,160 | English | 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 you 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 - Megan Yeung is trainer, a former lawyer, a public speaker who was active in debate and moot court during her education. She has conducted trainings for different universities and corporations. She has also participated in debate and moot court competitions both locally and internationally when she was in university. She would like to challenge everyone to think critically to the world’s issues and “Don’t raise your voice, but improve your argument”. Let’s join hands as we need you to become the man you were always meant to be! |
| Touch Rugby by MLSA | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | $2,650 | English | Touch Rugby is an increasingly popular sport on both the Hong Kong club and schools scene. Touch rugby is a fantastic precursor to Rugby sevens, with an emphasis on movement and athleticism. Children of all ages and abilities can enjoy the sport and are played in equal numbers by girls as well as boys. This high energy class is designed to develop the A, B, Cs of physical literacy within a FUN filled, child-centred environment. Classes will centre around dodging and evading skills as well as the basic handling, throwing and catching skills needed for the game of touch rugby. Alongside the essential skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, positional play and decision-making are developed. |
| Activity | Class | Day | Time | Course Dates | Course Language |
This table can be searched using the Search Box in the top right corner, and filtered by column. This enables you to, for example, search for activities for K02 on Fridays, by entering K02 at the bottom of the Class column, and Friday at the bottom of the day column.
| Activity | Class | Day | Time | Course Dates | Course Language | Course Description |
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| Advanced Tennis | K03, K04, K05, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Friday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | English | Tennis training. Girls and boys. This may lead to inter-school competitions. Mandatory: Sports kit, sports shoes, sports cap, water, tennis racket and any necessary medications. Sessions are outdoors. Sessions are off campus at Hong Kong Tennis centre. Criteria: 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 |
| Arts & Craft | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | Explore your artistic side with Arts & Crafts. We will undertake a variety of projects using a wide range of material and media. Come on, let’s get creative! * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Basketball | K03, K04, Y04, Y05 | Tuesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2020 - 15/12/2020 | English | Basketball training with an external coach. This training might lead to external competitions.ECA takes place on campus. Equipment required:
* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Board Games | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | English | Children will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of educational board games encouraging and promoting cooperation, strategical and critical thinking. A fun and creative way to learn. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Battle of the Books | Y05, Y06 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | English | 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 Y05/Y06 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. Further information can be found on https://sites.google.com/site/hkbattleofthebooks/home. Sign up now! * Yearly ECA - no need to rebook |
| Breakdance | K03, K04, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Thursday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 16/09/2021 - 16/12/2021 | German & English | 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 |
| Calligraphy | K02, K03, K04, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | Learn how to create beautiful hand-lettered arts and crafts. You will learn the basics of hand lettering and how to make your lettering shine. We will invent our own fonts and try making cards and signs for friends and family. A set of Tombow dual-end brush pens would be beneficial as we may not be able to share materials. These can be purchased at most stationery stores. You do not need hundreds of them, 5 or 6 would be great to start with. It takes lots of practice but be aware you may become hooked!
Please note this is not a club for people who need to improve their handwriting. Lettering uses different techniques and does not create letters in the same way as formal handwriting.
* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Chinese Cooking is Fun | K03, K04, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | Fun learning about Chinese cooking. Through cooking children will learn more about Chinese culture and traditions. Students will learn how to prepare, season and cook Chinese Food. They will also learn the importance of a clean kitchen and how to cook safely. After preparing a meal, students will be able to taste and eat their own creations. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Dance Jam | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | English | Students will learn a mixture of jazz, hip hop and k-pop dance moves choreographed to familiar songs. They will learn how to stretch, control, and coordinate their bodies. No previous dance experience is required. A new dance routine will be taught every 3 to 4 lessons. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Dance Jam | K03, K04, Y04, Y05 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | English | Students will learn a mixture of jazz, hip hop and k-pop dance moves choreographed to familiar songs. They will learn how to stretch, control, and coordinate their bodies. No previous dance experience is required. A new dance routine will be taught every 3 to 4 lessons.. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Digital Poetry | Y02, Y03 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | English | 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 will 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 |
| Digital Storytelling | Y02 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | Students learn about the different parts of a story. Students explore different genres of stories. Students learn about authors and illustrators of popular storybooks. Students publish their own stories using digital tools. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Drama Club | Y04, Y05, Y06 | Thursday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 16/09/2021 - 16/12/2021 | English | 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. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Extra English K01-K02 | K01, K02 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | English | An informal, activity-based English group within which students are provided with additional opportunities to use English at school. English is practised through shared storybooks, guided reading, songs, drama and hands-on activities. This programme is designed to support recent arrivals at the school or existing students who would benefit from targeted small-group support. Please be aware that this ECA is a bi-weekly ECA and by invite only. It has to be booked together with Wednesday lesson 7. * Yearly ECA - no need to rebook |
| Extra English K01-K02 | K01, K02 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | An informal, activity-based English group within which students are provided with additional opportunities to use English at school. English is practised through shared storybooks, guided reading, songs, drama and hands-on activities. This programme is designed to support recent arrivals at the school or existing students who would benefit from targeted small-group support. Please be aware that this ECA is a bi-weekly ECA and by invite only. It has to be booked together with Wednesday lesson 7. * Yearly ECA - no need to rebook |
| Extra English K03-K04 | K03, K04 | Thursday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 16/09/2021 - 16/12/2021 | English | An informal, activity-based English group within which students are provided with additional opportunities to use English at school. English is practised through shared storybooks, guided reading, songs, drama and hands-on activities. This programme is designed to support recent arrivals at the school or existing students who would benefit from targeted small-group support. Registration is by invite only. * Yearly ECA - no need to rebook |
| Extra Mandarin K02 | K02 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | Mandarin | Informal Mandarin lessons, integrated with songs, rhymes and variety of activities. This program is suitable for all levels of Mandarin. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Extra Mandarin K01 | K01 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | Mandarin | Informal Mandarin lessons, integrated with songs, rhymes and variety of activities. This program is suitable for all levels of Mandarin. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Football | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | Football training. Girls and boys. This may lead to inter-school competitions for some. Mandatory: Sports kit, shin pads, sports shoes, sports cap, water and any necessary medications. GSIS Team kit is optional, but mandatory for competions. Sessions may be indoors or outdoors. *Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Football | K03, K04, K05, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | Football training. Girls and boys. This may lead to inter-school competitions for some. Mandatory: Sports kit, shin pads, sports shoes, sports cap, water and any necessary medications. GSIS Team kit is optional, but mandatory for competions. Sessions may be indoors or outdoors. *Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Geography Fun | Y03 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | English | Geography Skills: We will explore geography in fun and exciting ways! Students will gain an understanding of different continents and their countries, with a focus on geographical features and some oceanography. We will also learn about flags and fun facts, plus build a digital geography portfolio! Digital tools include Google Earth, Google Tour Builder, and a variety of trusted websites. *Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| German as a Foreign Language (DaF Beginner/Mandatory) | Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | German | 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 |
| German Books, Stories & Games | K01, K02 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | German | Together we will dive deeper into the German language through books, stories and games. We will discover new words and learn how to use them in a sentence/text to create exciting stories together. With games we can consolidate our sentence structures and also learn new expressions. The goal is to speak even better German while having fun. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| German speaking Drama Class | K02, K03, K04 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | German | 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 |
| Hockey | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | English | Hockey training for girls and boys. This may lead to inter-school competitions for some. Mandatory: Sports kit, sports shoes, wooden hockey stick, shin pads, gum shield and any necessary medications. GSIS Team Kit is mandatory for competitions. Sessions may be indoors or outdoors. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Hockey / Athletics | K03, K04, K05, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Thursday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 16/09/2021 - 16/12/2021 | English | The athletics and hockey training are linked as one ECA. Students will usually participate in one 40-minute training session of Athletics and one 40-minute training session of Hockey. The Hockey offered is "field Hockey". There will be some sessions when students go off campus to the Stanley Ho Sports Stadium for athletics. A schedule will be provided outlining full details. Hockey equipment can be ordered from an outside company and then delivered to school. Details of this company will be provided for ECA members once assigned to the ECA. Training of both sports may lead to competitions for some of the students. There will be internal and external coaches. Equipment required: Hockey: - Shin pads - gum shield - wooden hockey stick including hockey bag - Sports cap, water, any necessary medications (football and hockey use the same shin pads) Athletics: - regular GSIS PE kit - sports cap, water, any necessary medications * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Homework Club (K01-K02/Y02-Y03) | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | German & English | Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Homework Club (K01-K02/Y02-Y03) | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | German & English | Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Homework Club (K03, K04) | K03, K04 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | German | Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Homework Club (K03, K04) | K03, K04 | Tuesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 14/09/2021 - 14/12/2021 | German | Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Homework Club (K03, K04) | K03, K04 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | German | Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Homework Club (K03, K04) | K03, K04 | Thursday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 16/09/2021 - 16/12/2021 | German | Students have the chance to do their homework under the supervision of a teacher. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Intermediate Gymnastics | K03, K04, K05, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Tuesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 14/09/2021 - 14/12/2021 | English | 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 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. 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 Beginners (term 3): no criteria* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Junior Primary Choir | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | The Junior Choir is for Y02, YO3, KO1 and KO2 students, who enjoy singing. Students can 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 * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Kids Yoga | K03, K04, K05, Y04, Y05 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | German & English | A great opportunity to leave the stress of the school day behind you! We challenge our mind and body with poses that are fun and strengthening. We will also experience how it can feel to relax afterwards, sending our mind on dream journeys to different places. You will feel relaxed and refreshed afterwards! * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Lego Challenge | K01, K02, Y02, Y03 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | For students who love to build and experiment with all types of LEGO bricks! They will be given the opportunity to use their imagination to explore and build impressive structures. Individual and small group projects will be carried out (depending on restrictions). * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Mandarin (Y02) | Y02 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | Mandarin | Go Mandarin! - An informal Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to learn, to practise and to advance their Mandarin skills. When you book this ECA - it is for Mondays and Wednesdays (lesson 7). You must attend both days. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Mandarin (Y02) | Y02 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | Mandarin | Go Mandarin! - An informal Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to learn, to practise and to advance their Mandarin skills. When you book this ECA - it is for Mondays and Wednesdays (lesson 7). You must attend both days. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Mandarin (Y03) | Y03 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | Mandarin | Provide opportunity for Y03 students to get prepared for Y04 Mandarin lessons. 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 |
| Mandarin (Y03) | Y03 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | Mandarin | Provide opportunity for Y03 students to get prepared for Y04 Mandarin lessons. 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 |
| Moove & Groove – percussion and motion | K01, K02 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | German | In a playful way rhythm and movement are discovered and coordination skills are trained and strengthened. Based on rhythmic language and singing in combination with movements (steps, postures), characteristic rhythm patterns are developed. These are then combined with the rhythms through the introduction of various percussion instruments (drums, claves, shakers, bells, etc.). The key focus nevertheless is having fun by making music together. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Netball | K03, K04, K05, Y04, Y05, Y06, girls only | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | Girls only! This ECA is for girls who wish to play netball. The netball training may lead to competitions. There will be internal and external coaches. Equipment required: - regular GSIS PE kit, water, sports cap, any neccessary medications *Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Orchestra | K01, K02, K03, K04, Y02, Y03, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Tuesday | 07:00 - 07:40 | 14/09/2021 - 14/12/2021 | English | 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. Occasionally there might be performances arranged and plenty of notice will be given. * Yearly ECA - no need to rebook |
| Origami | Y02, Y03 | Wednesday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 15/09/2021 - 15/12/2021 | English | Come along to origami club and learn to make all manner of interesting things. Be creative and challenged with some great models and designs. You'll be an expert in no time.
* Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Religion | K01, K02 | Friday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 17/09/2021 - 10/12/2021 | German | We will listen to stories from the Bible. Students will draw, do quizzes, sing and play along with the stories. The ECA Religion is taught ecumenically and is open to anyone interested in Christianity. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Senior Choir | K03, K04, Y04, Y05, Y06 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | English | The Senior Choir is for Y04 -YO6 and K03 - 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. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Sewing | Y02, Y03 | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | English | Learn to sew by hand. In this club, you will learn some basic embroidery stitches, how to thread your own needle and how to finish off your work. Come along and make simple gifts for your family and friends. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Swiss Cultural Studies | K02, K03, K04 | Monday | 14:00 - 15:20 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | Swiss German | 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 |
| Whacky Music Ensemble | K01, K02, Y02, Y03, | Monday | 12:35 - 13:15 | 13/09/2021 - 13/12/2021 | English | For any child other than those in Orchestra. No instrument is required but we will welcome all instruments but not orchestral or piano, eg Ukulele, guitar, kazoo etc. Please check with Ms McLachlan before enrolling. We will use primarily pitched and non pitched percussion instruments for those who do not have an instrument. * Single-Term ECA - needs to be rebooked |
| Activity | Class | Day | Time | Course Dates | Course Language | Course Description |
Afterschool Activities (ECA and AA)
- The Afterschool Activities can be booked through the Activities Booking System, called Schools Buddy.
- Afterschool Activities are booked by 3 terms or annually. Term 1 will conclude with the start of the winter holidays, Term 2 with the start of the Easter holidays and Term 3 runs till the summer.
- School buses leave at 1:25 pm or 3:30 pm.
- If students enroll in an activity starting at 2:00 pm, they must also be enrolled in an earlier activity (ECA or AA) as all teachers are engaged in ECAs and therefore no general school supervision can be provided.
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Courses will only take place if there are a sufficient number of participants.
- The School reserves the right to cancel activities should the staff or venue be required for other purposes.
- In the event of the cancellation of an activity for whatsoever reason, the students and their parents will be informed directly.
- The School does not provide transportation for activities that take place off the school premises, unless it is stated in the course description.
- The students will have the opportunity to have a lunch break between 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm. Eating and drinking is only allowed in designated areas.
- By enrolling in an Afterschool Activity with GSIS, you agree that your child will follow the rules and regulations set out by GSIS and the coaches.
- You also agree that you will not hold GSIS or any teacher/coach involved for any injuries that may be sustained during the sessions and for any lost or damaged property.
- A participant can be expelled from an activity for unruly behaviour.
- In the event of Typhoon Warning Signal No 8 or higher, black rainstorm warning or red rainstorm warning being hoisted, all activities for the whole day will be cancelled. The school’s policy on bad weather will apply. If a Typhoon Warning Signal 3 occurs, all Kindergartens will close. Other school activities will operate as usual unless advised otherwise. For children who live on the outlying island, parents will decide on a case-by-case basis if it is safe for their children to go to school.
Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) only
- To complement our academic programme, GSIS offers a range of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs). These lessons are free of charge; however, once you have enrolled your child in the programme, these lessons become part of the school day and your child is expected to attend on a regular basis.
- At the Peak Campus (Primary), GSIS offers ECAs in three terms as well as annual ECAs.
- Only the ECA´s marked in colour are booked for the whole school year.
- Students enrolling for sports activities must be physically fit.
- GSIS students are insured within the current limits against accidents while attending GSIS ECAs
Afternoon Activities (AA) only
- All AAs are booked by 3 terms.
- Full refund will not be given for any other reason than cancellation by GSIS or serious illness of a student (supported by medical certificate). Only written requests will be considered. An administration fee of HKD 200 will be withheld.
- Cancellation and full refund requests will only be granted if made within the duration of the booking week.
- For individual lessons cancelled due to coach/teacher absence, a refund will be issued or a make-up session will be arranged.
- No refunds will be given for activities cancelled due to bad weather, school closure by the government or any other unforeseen circumstances outside of the school's control.
- All fees are non-refundable once the course has commenced.
- GSIS students are insured within the current limits against accidents while attending GSIS AAs on the GSIS Peak campus.