Please note that the booking period and the start of our afternoon programme of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) and Afternoon Activities (AAs) have been postponed until further notice. All information about our current activity programme is subject to change. Once new EDB guidelines have been communicated, parents will be informed immediately.
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 | Year Group | Weekday | Course Term | Time | Medium | Fee | Teacher | Description |
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Chess | Y01, DVOR | Tuesday | 11/02/2020 - 09/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $2,145 | Ms Ho Ying Ping | 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. |
Martial Arts | KG1, KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR | Monday | 10/02/2020 - 08/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $1,860 | Mr Ho Ka Lok, Martial Arts Association | 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. |
Tennis red 2+1 (Beginner / Intermediate) | KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR, KG1 | Monday | 10/02/2020 - 08/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $2,340 | Master Power Sports Academy | TennisLife is a fun and exciting approach to junior tennis. We offer students a new opportunity to engage in a sport which develops and advances motor skills. Our courses use progressive stages that allow maximum success and maximize developmental speed. Proper division and placement allows children to better see their improvement throughout the program. Red2: Students will start to connect with shots from a stationary position. Red1: Start to connect with shots on the run. Be begin to able to adjust footwork to connect with the ball. More playing technic like to turn body when returning ball. When students can achieved most of the requirements in the Red Ball program, students can then transit to the Orange ball program as offered at the Wanchai campus. Please note that students need to bring their own tennis racket to class. |
Kidnastics | KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR, KG1 | Thursday | 13/02/2020 - 10/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $2,500 | The Sports Port International Ltd | This class introduces basic fundamental motor skills and gymnastics moves to the students. The program is a compilation of games and activities supplementing to gymnastics teaching in an educational setting. Contents of the course: group warm-up, fun to be fit, introduction of games, obstacle course, interacting with peers, improvement in coordination; balancing skills, building up agility, strength & flexibility. |
Tinytots Soccer for K1/K2 (4-5 years) | KG2, DKG1, DKG2, KG1 | Wednesday | 12/02/2020 - 10/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $2,500 | Brazilian Football Academy | Boys and girls are invited to join our soccer class. Experienced coaches will teach the fundamentals of soccer - dribbling, shooting, passing, defence, and the concept of "teamwork'' in all lessons. Children of all skill levels are welcome. If more than 14 children sign up for this class, we will divide them in two groups according to their age. If the weather is fine, the activity can also take place at the playground outside the hall. |
Junior Disco Freestyle | KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR, KG1 | Tuesday | 11/02/2020 - 09/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $3,510 | Island Dance | Disco Freestyle is our most popular class. It is fun and upbeat using the most recent and popular music hits. Disco Freestyle combines stretching, strength, and upbeat movement to create fun exciting routines for our young dancers. |
Let us be Creative - Tuesday | KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR, KG1 | Tuesday | 11/02/2020 - 09/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English / German | $1,960 | Ms Ursula Noy | In this course we cover a wide range of art activities. Students will design their own artwork with paper mache, decorate cookies, draw with hands and feet and create puppets with socks. Furthermore, students will learn unusual techniques and will have the chance to experience “art without borders”. |
Tennis red 2+1 (Beginner / Intermediate) | KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR, KG1 | Tuesday | 11/02/2020 - 09/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $2,340 | Master Power Sports Academy | TennisLife is a fun and exciting approach to junior tennis. We offer students a new opportunity to engage in a sport which develops and advances motor skills. Our courses use progressive stages that allow maximum success and maximize developmental speed. Proper division and placement allows children to better see their improvement throughout the program. Red2: Students will start to connect with shots from a stationary position. Red1: Start to connect with shots on the run. Be begin to able to adjust footwork to connect with the ball. More playing technic like to turn body when returning ball. When students can achieved most of the requirements in the Red Ball program, students can then transit to the Orange ball program as offered at the Wanchai campus. Please note that students need to bring their own tennis racket to class. |
Abstract Art For Children | KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR, KG1 | Wednesday | 12/02/2020 - 10/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English / German | $2,080 | Ms Monika Täuber | We will create abstract work using everyday materials and we will paint, print and draw. Abstract artwork of famous artists will inspire us to make our own creations. Through Abstract artwork we can develop logical thinking. |
Tinytots Soccer for Girls and Boys 5-6 years old | KG2, DKG2, DVOR, Y01, KG1 | Wednesday | 12/02/2020 - 10/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $2,500 | Brazilian Football Academy | Boys and girls are invited to join our soccer class. Experienced coaches will teach the fundamentals of soccer - dribbling, shooting, passing, defence, and the concept of "teamwork'' in all lessons. Children of all skill levels are welcome. If more than 14 children sign up for this class, we will divide them in two groups according to their age. If the weather is fine, the activity can also take place at the playground outside the hall. |
Speech & Drama (4 - 6 year olds) | KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR, 4 years minimum, KG1 | Monday | 10/02/2020 - 08/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $5,270 | Starlit Voice | 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. Starlit Voice are the only after school providers offering this programme in Hong Kong. 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. |
Speech & Drama (4 - 6 year olds) | KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR, 4 years minimum, KG1 | Tuesday | 11/02/2020 - 09/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $5,270 | Starlit Voice | 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. Starlit Voice are the only after school providers offering this programme in Hong Kong. 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. |
Games and Fun with German (German Preschool) - Monday - by invite only | DVOR | Monday | 10/02/2020 - 08/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | German | $2,200 | Ulla Noay | Children will build up their vocabulary with games and fun. Creative artwork, songs and more will be used to understand and extend their knowledge of the German grammar. Language is plaid and lived. Linguistic rules are practiced with rhymes, role play and stories. Please note that students can be registered by class teachers recommandation only. Booking not via schools buddy. |
Games and Fun with German (German Preschool) - - by invite only | DVOR | Thursday | 13/02/2020 - 11/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | German | $2,340 | Ursula Noy | Children will build up their vocabulary with games and fun. Creative artwork, songs and more will be used to understand and extend their knowledge of the German grammar. Language is plaid and lived. Linguistic rules are practiced with rhymes, role play and stories. Please note that students can be registered by class teachers recommandation only. Booking not via schools buddy. |
German Language (German Kindergarten) - Tuesday - by invite only | DKG1, DKG2 | Tuesday | 11/02/2020 - 09/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | German | $2,200 | TBC | We are using a language program which was developed to facilitate already young children through games and songs dealing with the German language, to expand the vocabulary playful and to allow a good language development of your child.Please note that students can be registered by class teachers recommandation only. Booking not via schools buddy. |
German Language (German Kindergarten) - Thursday - by invite only | DKG1, DKG2 | Thursday | 13/02/2020 - 11/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | German | $2,340 | TBC | We are using a language program which was developed to facilitate already young children through games and songs dealing with the German language, to expand the vocabulary playful and to allow a good language development of your child.Please note that students can be registered by class teachers recommandation only. Booking not via schools buddy. |
Science Adventures by Active Kids | KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR, KG1 | Thursday | 13/02/2020 - 11/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $3,960 | Active Kids | 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 |
Storytelling and listening | DKG1, DKG2, DVOR | Tuesday | 11/02/2020 - 09/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | German | $1,760 | Jana Deil | This activity is about telling stories to each other in German. We will use books, flash cards and other materials. The joy of story-telling and listening to the stories of others, as well as the creativity are important in this AA and we want to work on your kid’s articulateness in the German language. (Recommanded for advanced German speakers only). |
Wednesday | - | - | German / English | $1,290 | ||||
Wednesday | - | - | German | $1,290 | Jenny Zhang | |||
Wednesday | - | 12:50 - 13:50 | German | $1,490 | SImone Jerisch | |||
Capoeira by Hong School of Capoeira Ltd | KG2, Y01, DKG1, DKG2, DVOR, KG1 | Thursday | 13/02/2020 - 11/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $4,480 | Hong Kong School of Capoeira Ltd | 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/ |
Sparking the Imagination - Book club | DKG2, KG2, DVOR, Y01, KG1 | Monday | 10/02/2020 - 08/06/2020 | 12:50 - 13:50 | English | $3,900 | Read for Meaning Ltd | Sparking the Imagination is perfect for 5- and 6-year-olds who are not yet independent readers. The group will read and explore books together in class, and each pupil will be given a copy of that week’s book to bring home and enjoy again. There is no homework assigned; instead during class time, there will be extension activities designed to develop vocabulary, comprehension and imagination. The main purpose of this Read for Meaning level is to encourage a positive habit of reading and questioning. |
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.
NAME | WEEKDAY | DATE | TIME | YEAR GROUPS | LANGUAGE | DESCRIPTION |
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Musical Theater | Tuesday | 29/10/2019 - 16/06/2020 | DVOR, Y01 | English | The ECA Musical Theater develops children's vocal and movement skills to prepare for a musical performance. The aim is to spark children's interest in the performing arts and boost their confidence to perform for different audiences. Students will learn different ways to project their voice as well as basic singing technique. | |
Mandarin - DVOR | Wednesday | 30/10/2019 - 17/06/2020 | DVOR | Mandarin | Mandarin for Fun - An informal, activity-based Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to use Mandarin at school. | |
Mandarin - Y01 | Thursday | 31/10/2019 - 18/06/2020 | Y01 | Mandarin | Mandarin for Fun - An informal, activity-based Mandarin course providing students with more opportunities to use Mandarin at school. | |
Book Club - DVOR | Thursday | 31/10/2019 - 18/06/2020 | DVOR | German | At the book club all preschool children that are interessted in books are coming together. The teacher is not only going to read to the students, they are also enjoying the time together for telling, browsing and maybe for reading by themselves already in picture books. Also painting, handicraft work and games referring to the read stories or poems and many more will be performed. | |
NAME | WEEKDAY | DATE | TIME | YEAR GROUPS | LANGUAGE | DESCRIPTION |
Afterschool Activities (ECA and AA)
- The Afterschool Activities can be booked through the Activities Booking System, called Schools Buddy.
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- 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.
- Courses will only take place if there are a sufficient number of participants.
- GSIS students are insured within the current limits against accidents while attending GSIS ECAs.
- By enrolling in a course 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 responsible 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 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 Pok Fu Lam Campus, GSIS offers annual non-sport ECAs.
Afternoon Activities (AA) only
- All AAs are booked by 2 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 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.